India, May 14 -- After taking oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second term, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday began his first official programme with a visit to Nabagraha Shantisthal at Silpukhuri in Guwahati.

He lit ceremonial lamps and laid floral wreaths at the statue and memorial of Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi and paid his solemn tributes.

Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Dr Sarma described Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi as the architect of modern Assam. He said Lokapriya Bordoloi dedicated his entire life to safeguarding and developing Assam.

"The Government is committed to the twin goals of protection and development. Referring to Lokapriya Bordoloi's role before and after Ind...