PM pays homage to Assam martyrs on Swahid Diwas

New Delhi, Dec 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to the martyrs of the Assam Movement, on the occasion of Swahid Diwas.

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Mr Modi posted, ‘On Swahid Diwas, we pay homage to the great martyrs of the Assam Movement. Their passion towards the progress of Assam and empowerment of the state’s citizens continues to inspire us all.’

Swahid Diwas (Martyrs’ Day) is observed on December 10 as a tribute to the sacrifices of 855 martyrs of the Assam Agitation.

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