Guwahati, March 13 -- Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi strongly opposed the Assam government's decision to remove the name of eminent freedom fighter and former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed from Barpeta Medical College, calling it a "grave insult".

"We strongly oppose and express deep concern over the Assam government's decision to remove the name of eminent freedom fighter and the first Assamese former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed from Barpeta Medical College. This decision is a grave insult," Gogoi posted on X on Thursday.

Gogoi said Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was a distinguished and respected leader and was the first Assamese to serve the nation as the fifth President of India.

"Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was a distinguished and respec...