Guwahati, Nov 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that Karimganj district will be renamed as Shreebhumi.

The decision was taken during the state Cabinet meeting held on November 19, Sarma informed. He explained the historical and linguistic significance behind the renaming, emphasizing its deep connection to the region’s heritage.

The Chief Minister highlighted that Rabindranath Tagore, during his visit to Sylhet in 1919, referred to the area as Sundori Shreebhumi (Beautiful Shreebhumi), reflecting its cultural essence. “The term Shreebhumi holds meaning in both Assamese and Bengali lexicons, resonating with the region’s identity,” Sarma said.

Sharing the announcement on X, Sarma stated: “Over 100 years ago, Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore described what is now Karimganj District in Assam as ‘Shreebhumi’—the land of Maa Lakshmi. Today, the #AssamCabinet has honored this long-standing demand of our people.”

Over a 100 years ago, Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore had described modern day Karimganj District in Assam as ‘Sribhumi’- the land of Maa Lakshmi.

Today the #AssamCabinet has fulfilled this long standing demand of our people. pic.twitter.com/VSN8Bnyv8N

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 19, 2024

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