Assam: Amit Shah to inaugurate road and statue honouring Bodofa in New Delhi

Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI: In a significant tribute to Bodofa Upendranath Brahma’s legacy, the Delhi government will rename a stretch of Lala Lajpat Rai Marg in South Delhi to Bodofa Upendranath Brahma Marg on May 1.

Fondly known as the Father of the Bodo People, Bodofa Upendranath Brahma was a visionary leader and social reformer who worked tirelessly for the rights, identity, and uplift of the Bodo community.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will remain present at the ceremony, besides BTC CEM Pramod Boro and others.

The stretch to be renamed is an 835-metre and 50-foot-wide road located near Kailash Colony Metro Station, passing alongside the Bodoland Guest House. Along with this, a statue of Bodofa will be unveiled at the Kailash Colony roundabout.

Speaking to the media, All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) president Dipen Boro said, “Bodofa Upendranath Brahma dedicated his life to building an inclusive society where people could live with dignity and secure their rightful place. His ideas continue to guide generations towards peaceful change and collective progress. The naming of a road and installation of his statue in the heart of the national capital is a proud moment for all of us. It stands as a lasting tribute to his work and ideals. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his blessings, Union Home Minister Amit Shah for taking forward the longstanding demand of ABSU and the Bodos, and Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma for his constant support in making this tribute possible.”

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