In memory of Deshbhakt Tarun Ram Phookan’s 83rd Death anniversary, Deshbhakti Divas was observed in the conference hall of the office of the Block Development office Margherita. The program was organized by the Office of the Sub-Divisional Information & Public Relations Officer, Margherita in association with the Sub-Divisional (Civil) Officer, Margherita.
Palash Rajkumar Ahom, ADC (i/c) Margherita, lighted the ceremonial lamp and offered floral tribute to the great patriot along with the other guests. Palash Rajkumar Ahom also paid rich homage to Deshbhakt and remarked on the multiple feats achieved by him. Interesting speeches on the life and achievements of Tarun Ram Phookan and especially on the importance of the celebration of Deshbhakti Divas were delivered by the Guest Presenter Dr Ramen Hazarika, Associate Professor, Margherita College and Special guests such as Barun Bora, Literary Pensioner of Margherita, Dr Ranjit Dutta noted Social worker of Ledo, Dr Kripa Prasad Upadhyay, Principal Ledo College, D.B Sunar, Noted Tea Planter and Senior citizen of Margherita, Dr Runjun Saikia, Associate Professor of Margherita College.
The program was also attended by Atonu Kakoty, Principal of Margherita College, Siddhartha Sh Sonowal, Assistant Commissioner of Margherita, Aditi Neog Margherita Election officer, Margherita media persons and other staff of the administration.