by Preetam BC

Kokrajhar :  The 29th death anniversary of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, who is fondly regarded as father of the Bodos, was observed at Tulungapuri, Dotma, in Kokrajhar today.

Floral tribute was paid at the statue of Bodofa. Hundreds of people from all walk of life including students participated in the programme at Tulungapuri.

The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) administration also observed the day at BTC Secretariat. Floral tribute was paid at the statue of Bodofa infront of BTC Secretariat

All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) president Pramod Boro, Assam minister Pramila Rani Brahma, former Absu president and former Rajya Sabha MP Urkhao Gwra Brahma, BTC executive member Doneswar Goyary member, Chairman of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma Trust (UNBT) Krishna Gopal Basumatary, leaders of different organizations and local dignitaries were among who took part in the programme and paid homage toBodofa.

Upendra Nath Brahma, regarded as “father of the Bodos”, was born on March 31, 1956, and died on May 1, 1990. As a student leader, Brahma spearheaded the “Bodoland” movement with the mantra — “Live and let live”. In his tenure as Absu president, he had worked towards the fulfilment of the Bodos’ demand for a separate state.

 

Recalling Brahma’s contribution, ABSU president Pramod Boro said Bodofa, as a student leader, had brought about remarkable changes in the lives of the downtrodden through the Bodoland movement. He worked not only for Bodos but also for students and the underprivileged. “He dreamt of a literate society. He is among the greatest visionaries of the Bodoland movement and an icon of leadership, sacrifice and unity,” he added.

As a student leader, Brahma spearheaded the “Bodo-land” movement with the mantra “live and let live”.

As Absu president, he worked towards fulfilment of the Bodos’ demand for a separate state.