Lucknow,

24 Nov (HS): Yogi Adityanath on Monday praised Lachit Barphukan as a heroic

warrior who successfully defended his kingdom against the Mughals. In a post on

X, he mentioned, “Humble tributes to Lachit Barphukan, the great military

leader who defended our motherland and culture against the oppression of Mughal

invaders with remarkable courage and visionary strategy, on his birth

anniversary! Your life and sacrifice exemplify the ideal of Nation

First and are an inspiration for generations to come.”

In

his speech celebrating historical personalities and calling for a broader

curriculum in education, the UP Chief Minister recalled Lachit Barphukan, a

17th-century Assamese commander who fought against the Mughals. He has talked about Barphukan's bravery,

citing him as an example of a leader who emphasized people's well-being, and he

has pushed counterpart states to incorporate lessons of him into their

educational systems.

Advocacy

for a broader history curriculum: He cited Barphukan as an example to

illustrate the concept that historical personalities and tales other than a

chosen few should be taught in schools.

Connection to larger movements: His references

to Barphukan frequently coincide with larger attempts to establish a patriotic

narrative, as shown in celebrations commemorating Barphukan's 400th birthday.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi