President Kovind pays tribute to Lachit Barphukan on 400th birth anniversary

Feb 25, 2022

Guwahati (Assam), Feb 25 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on February 25 paid tributes to Lachit Barphukan on his 400th birth anniversary in Guwahati, Assam. Addressing on the occasion, President Kovind said, "Lachit Barphukan remains a hero in the hearts of people. 'Lachit Barphukan Gold Medal Award' was instituted at the National Defence Academy, in the year 1999 which is given annually to the best cadet. A statue of this great warrior was also established on the NDA campus. Barphukan would continue to be an inspiration for the brave soldiers of our country."