Union Minister Amit Shah Unveils Statue and Renames Road in Honour of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma.
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In May 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah, who heads the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Cooperation (MoC), unveiled a statue and participated in the renaming of a road and rotary in New Delhi (Delhi) to honour Bodofa Upendranath Brahma on his 35th death anniversary. The ceremony was organised by the Government of Assam.
- The event was graced by the presence of Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and other dignitaries.
- As a tribute, a 9-feet life-size statue of Bodofa was unveiled, and the Lala Lajpat Rai Road in South Delhi was renamed to Bodofa Upendranath Brahma Marg. The newly renamed road spans 835 metres in length and is 50 feet wide, passing by Kailash Colony Metro Station and alongside the Bodoland Guest House.
- The statue of Bodofa (meaning father or guardian of the Bodos) stands as a symbol of self-respect for the tribal society across India.
Main Point :- (i) Bodofa Upendranath Brahma, a native of Assam, was a visionary leader and social reformer who dedicated his life to advancing the rights, identity, and empowerment of tribal communities, especially the Bodo community. His work was rooted in ensuring dignity and recognition for marginalized groups.
(ii) He strongly believed in building an inclusive society where every individual, regardless of background, could live with dignity and secure their rightful place. Through his inspiring leadership, he brought attention to the social and cultural needs of the tribal population.
(iii) As a firm believer in non-violence, Brahma advocated peaceful activism and unity among tribal communities. His famous principle, "Live and Let Live," has become a unifying and enduring philosophy embraced across Bodoland and tribal societies throughout India.
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