Golaghat, March 3 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of the Birangana Sati Sadhani Samannay Kshetra at Komargaon in Golaghat district.

The initiative has been taken to pay tribute to Birangana Sati Sadhani and preserve the rich legacy of the historic Chutia kingdom for posterity.

Speaking on the occasion, Sarma said that the history of the Chutia community, rich with significant historical events and timeless tales of brave people, forms an important chapter in Assam's socio-cultural life.

He said that the saga of patriotism and sacrifice of Birangana Sati Sadhani, the last queen of the Chutia kingdom and a witness to one of the golden chapters of its history, has long inspired the Assamese...