TEZPUR, March 31, 2026 (Tuesday): Tezpur College marked Chatra Divas 2026 with a special lecture programme in honour of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma, widely revered as the “Father of the Bodos,” a social activist and political leader who championed the cultural revival and political rights of the Bodo community in Assam through non-violent advocacy and organisational leadership.
Chatra Divas is observed on March 31, the birth anniversary of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma, a day declared by the Assam government to be observed across the state in recognition of his immense contributions. This year holds special significance as his 70th birth anniversary, and the Bodo Department of Tezpur College, in collaboration with the college’s Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organised a commemorative lecture programme to honour his life and enduring legacy.
The event was presided over by Dr. Manoj Kumar Hazarika, Principal of Tezpur College, while IQAC Coordinator Dr. Rajlakshmi Sonowal addressed the audience at the outset, outlining the purpose and significance of the gathering.
Three distinguished faculty members delivered lectures focusing on Bodofa Upendranath Brahma and the broader Bodo community. Associate Professor Rupali Daimari, Head of the History Department, led the academic proceedings, followed by Associate Professor Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Baruah, Head of the English Department, and Associate Professor Dr. Himangshu Hazarika, Head of the Mathematics Department. Together, they offered a rich, multidisciplinary perspective on his life and legacy.
Born on March 31, 1956, Brahma was posthumously conferred the title of Bodofa, meaning “Guardian of Bodos,” in recognition of his vision and leadership.
Adding a warm cultural dimension to the occasion, student Buhumsa Basumatary performed a Bodo song that was received with great appreciation by all present. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Lakhiram Narzary, Head of the Bodo Department.
The event was well attended by the college’s Vice-Principal, teaching and non-teaching staff, and a large number of students, reflecting a shared commitment to preserving and promoting the heritage and values of the Bodo people.
