Guwahati to Get Statue of Gorkha Leader Babu Chabilal Upadhyaya

Guwahati: A statue of Babu Chabilal Uphyaya, a leer of Gorkha community of Assam , will be installed by state government in Guwahati.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday directed chief executive officer (CEO) of Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) to select an appropriate and prominent site for statue, an official statement said.

Sarma also instructed that discussions be held with family of freedom fighter during planning stages to ensure that project aligns with ir perspectives.

Once location and design are finalised, chief minister directed CEO to initiate statue's installation and provide updates on its progress, statement ded.

Uphyaya, hailing from present-day Sonitpur district, h founded Assam Association, a pioneering political organisation.

It later merged with Indian National Congress and Uphyaya was me first president of Assam Presh Congress Committee. He played a leing role in country's freedom struggle.

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