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Assam Finance Minister Unveils Statue of Biswa Mahabir Chilarai in Bongaigaon
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 06:18 PM
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In a ceremony held in Bongaigaon, Assam’s Finance Minister unveiled a statue of the 16th‑century warrior Biswa Mahabir Chilarai, marking a new cultural landmark.
During a public ceremony in Bongaigaon, the Assam Finance Minister unveiled a statue commemorating Biswa Mahabir Chilarai, a prominent 16th‑century warrior who served under the Ahom dynasty.
The unveiling was part of a broader initiative to celebrate Assam’s historical figures and promote cultural heritage. Chilarai, known for his military prowess and loyalty to the Ahom king, is a revered figure in the state’s history.
Alongside the statue, the minister also inaugurated the Chilarai Bhawan, a building intended to house exhibitions and educational programs about the region’s past.
Local officials noted that the new monument is expected to attract visitors and serve as a focal point for community events and heritage tourism in the area.
The unveiling was part of a broader initiative to celebrate Assam’s historical figures and promote cultural heritage. Chilarai, known for his military prowess and loyalty to the Ahom king, is a revered figure in the state’s history.
Alongside the statue, the minister also inaugurated the Chilarai Bhawan, a building intended to house exhibitions and educational programs about the region’s past.
Local officials noted that the new monument is expected to attract visitors and serve as a focal point for community events and heritage tourism in the area.