Assam: Grand procession held in Sribhumi to commemorate Bengali language martyrs

Assam's Sribhumi district witnessed a grand procession in tribute to the 11 martyrs who laid down their lives in 1961 for the recognition of the Bengali language in Assam’s Barak Valley.


Organized by the socio-cultural group “Barak Awaaz,” the commemorative march began from the premises of Shambhu Sagar Park and saw the participation of various cultural bodies, school students, and elderly residents of the city. The march proceeded along key city thoroughfares before concluding at AOC Point.

The event served as both a cultural celebration and a solemn act of remembrance, reinforcing the community's enduring commitment to linguistic identity and historical memory.

In a special highlight of the day, four senior citizens of Sribhumi, who actively participated in the 1961 Bengali Language Movement, were felicitated in a public ceremony to honor their contributions to the cause.