Sonowal asks youths to follow ideals of Lachit Barphukan

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today urged youths of the state to follow the ideals of legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan to bring change in the society.
"Youths must follow Barphukan's ideals and take inspiration from his spirit of patriotism to protect and defend Assam from present day challenges," Sonowal said on the occasion of 'Lachit Divas' observed to mark the general's birthday.
The Chief Minister called for more studies to understand the indigenous warfare techniques of the Ahom General who defeated the Moghul army many times through sheer ingenuity and guile.
He also thanked former Assam governor Late Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha for his role in initiating the Lachit Medal at National Defence Academy (NDA) which is bestowed on the best passing out cadet.

The young generation must learn to respect their own motherland and must study the glorious history of the state so that they are inspired to make Assam one of the best states of the country, he said.
"The very idea of the state that Lachit defended so relentlessly must never be compromised and younger generation will have to work hard to bring about positive changes to the society," the Chief Minister added.
He also emphasised the need to protect the unity of the greater Assamese society and urged people to defeat the evil designs of anti social elements bent on dividing the society.