Published on : 19 Nov 2025, 2:52 pm

Guwahati : Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia today honoured two remarkable figures whose lives embody courage and cultural dedication. Marking the birth anniversary of Rani Lakshmibai, the legendary queen of Jhansi and a symbol of fearless patriotism during the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, Saikia paid deep tribute to her enduring legacy. Born into a Maratha Karhade Brahmin family, Lakshmibai’s valour electrified the Indian resistance against British colonial rule, inspiring countless generations. She remains a beacon of women’s empowerment and national pride.

On the same day, Saikia extended warm birthday greetings to Dipen Barua, a celebrated figure in Assam’s film and music industry and recipient of the esteemed ‘Asom Sourav’ award. Barua’s artistic journe

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