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Assam Governor Honors Nonagenarian Freedom Fighter Phanidhar Gogoi in Dibrugarh
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News18•21-09-2026, 18:45
Assam Governor Honors Nonagenarian Freedom Fighter Phanidhar Gogoi in Dibrugarh
- •Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya felicitated 96-year-old freedom fighter Phanidhar Gogoi for his lifelong service to the nation.
- •The felicitation took place at Gogoi's residence in Dibrugarh as part of the 'Governor Assam Varishtha Nagrik Samman' initiative.
- •Gogoi, a veteran educator, received an Assamese 'gamosa', a cheque of Rs 51,000, a 'seleng sador', a dhoti, an umbrella, and a basket of fruits.
- •Governor Acharya praised Gogoi's life as an inspiring example of dedication, diligence, and discipline, highlighting his roles as a teacher and freedom fighter.
- •Acharya emphasized that honoring senior citizens is a mark of respect for the values and struggles of the generation that built the nation.
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Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya felicitated the 96-year-old freedom fighter and veteran educator Phanidhar Gogoi at his residence in Dibrugarh.
Phanidhar Gogoi was honoured as part of the 'Governor Assam Varishtha Nagrik Samman' initiative.
The governor presented Gogoi with a traditional Assamese 'gamosa', a 'seleng sador' shawl, a dhoti, an umbrella, a basket of fruits, and a cheque of Rs 51,000.
