1. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expresses concern over Gandhi statue removal in Tinsukia.
2. Sarma vows to verify details amid protests over the Gandhi Chowk clock tower plan.
3. Gandhi’s historical role in Assam was emphasized amidst local outcry.
Guwahati, July 12: On July 12, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern over reports of a Mahatma Gandhi statue being dismantled at Gandhi Chowk in Tinsukia to make space for a clock tower.
“I am not aware of this decision taken by the district administration. Let me verify the facts,” Sarma stated, highlighting Mahatma Gandhi’s significant role in Assam’s history.
I am not aware of this decision taken by the district administration. Let me verify the facts. Assam owes so much to Mahatma Gandhi. He stood firmly with Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi when the Congress party led by Nehru wanted to include Assam in Pakistan under the Grouping… https://t.co/KHlquy4gIz
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 12, 2024
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The incident has sparked protests in Doomdooma, where locals gathered to denounce the removal of the 5.5-tall statue of the revered leader.
Author Tushar Gandhi condemned the action, stating, “Not surprising that the BJP Government in Assam decided to replace Bapu’s statue with a clock tower in Tinsukia.”
Protesters are demanding a thorough investigation and the immediate restoration of the statue.
Doomdooma BJP MLA assured on July 11 that a new, taller statue of 6.5 feet would be erected at the original site within six months, alongside the clock tower.
