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SIVASAGAR: In recognition of his longstanding contributions, Dr Sabyasachi Mahanta, Principal of Gargaon College, renowned writer, poet and President of Sibsagar Press Club, was conferred the prestigious ‘Shiksha Padma Award 2024’ by the Asomiya Yuva Mancha and Asomiya Mahila Mancha.
The award ceremony took place during the open session of the 19th Central Foundation Day of the organizations, organized by the Sapekhati Regional Committee under the Charaideo District Committee, with the support of the people of Charaideo. The event was held in the premises of the Sapekhati Chariali Public Auditorium.
Accepting the award, Dr Mahanta expressed his gratitude to the organizations and remarked, “This honour makes me feel more socially, academically and intellectually responsible. It inspires me to reconnect with the essence of national life and proceed once again with renewed vigour, dedication and a vision for the future.”
The ceremony also featured the unveiling of a commemorative book titled ‘Swabhiman’ by Dr Prakash Borgohain. The event was attended by several prominent figures, including Jadav Gogoi, President of the Central Committee of Asomiya Yuva Mancha, former President Dharmakanta Gogoi, former Secretary Montu Das and Debajit Dutta, President of the Sangrami Yuva Chatra Parishad alongwith other central leaders of the organization.
Earlier, the programme began with a colourful cultural procession showcasing the diversity of Assam, inaugurated by noted actress Priyam Pallavi, while the event concluded with a mesmerizing musical performance by Debajit Bora in the evening.
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