The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Lachit Borphukan on Lachit Diwas.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;

“Today, on Lachit Diwas, I pay tributes to the brave Lachit Borphukan. He is widely remembered as the torchbearer of valour, honour and the upholder of the splendid culture of Assam. He remained committed to the ideals of equality, justice and dignity for all.”