PM Modi pays tribute to Assamese war hero Lachit Borphukan

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tribute to 17th century Assamese war hero Lachit Borphukan on his birth anniversary saying he is India's pride and his valour in the battle of Saraighat can never be forgotten.

"On his birth anniversary, I salute Lachit Borphukan. He is India's pride and his valour during Saraighat war can never be forgotten," Modi tweeted.

On his birth anniversary, I salute Lachit Borphukan. He is India's pride & his valour during Saraighat war can never be forgotten.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 24, 2015

Borphukan was a commander in the erstwhile Ahom kingdom and is known for his leadership in the 1671 battle of Saraighat that thwarted a drawn-out attempt by Mughal forces to capture Assam.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister ShivrajSingh Chouhan also paid homage to "great warrior and symbol of Northeast region's pride Lachit Borphukan".

"With exceptional bravery and leadership skills Lachit Borphukan set example that challenges can be successfully met with patience and wisdom," Chouhan tweeted.