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A 125-feet bronze statue of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan was unveiled at his burial site in eastern Assam’s Jorhat district by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
The Statue of Valour is 84 feet tall, set on a pedestal of 41 feet, making the total height of the figurine 125 feet.
It was unveiled at the Lachit Barphukan Maidam Development Project at Hollongapar near Teok.
The area spread over 16.5 acres, is being developed as a tourist spot, highlighting the history of the region.
The foundation of the statue was laid by former President Ram Nath Kovind in 2022.
Lachit Borphukan was an army commander of the Ahom kingdom.
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