Guwahati, Aug 29: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday praised Golap Borbora, Assam’s first non-Congress chief minister, describing him as a socialist leader, freedom fighter, and reformist whose contributions left an indelible mark on the state’s political history.
Speaking at Borbora’s birth centenary celebrations, Shah said, “When Golap Borbora became the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Assam in 1978, it was the beginning of a very big change in the political history of Assam. Despite mistakes in the post-independence era, no non-Congress chief minister was elected here till 1978. And for the first time, Golap Borbora left an indelible mark.”
Recalling Borbora’s sacrifices during the Emergency, Shah noted, “He was the first leader to go to jail and the last to come out. He was kept in jail for a full 19 months.”
Highlighting Borbora’s welfare-driven governance, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Golap Borbora’s first decision as Chief Minister was to make education free up to Class 10, ensuring that children from all backgrounds could study. He also worked to make healthcare accessible to all and took initiatives that created banking and railway jobs for the people of Assam. His vision was to build an inclusive Assam free from corruption and foreign infiltration.”
Paying his tribute, Shah added, “Golap Borbora was a true socialist and nationalist whose ideals continue to inspire us. His government pioneered free education, expanded healthcare, and worked tirelessly for the welfare of the poor. Prime Minister Modi, inspired by Borbora’s ideals, has announced the formation of a high-powered mission to study demographic changes and identify illegal migrants across India. Assam’s ongoing efforts to evict infiltrators are a continuation of Borbora’s vision.”
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