Bodofa UN Brahma remembered

The 26th death anniversary of ‘Bodofa’ Upendra Nath Brahma, who is fondly regarded as “father of the Bodos”, was observed at Tulungapuri, Dotma in Kokrajhar with a day-long programme.

As per the programme, ABSU general secretary Lawrence Islary hoisted the organizational flag at half-mast followed by floral tribute by Bodofa’s elder brother Someswar Brahma. 

Recalling the contribution of the Upendranath Brahma, ABSU general secretary said “Bodofa, as a student leader, had brought about remarkable changes in the lives of the downtrodden through the ‘Bodoland’ movement,”.

He said that Bodofa was a leader not only for Bodos but also for the students and the underprivileged. ‘

Among those who were present includes former Rajya Sabha MP Urkhao Gwra Brahma, BTC member Rwngwra Narzary local MLA Pramila rani Brahma, BTC executive Dhaneswar Goyary, leaders of Bodo Sahitya Sabha and ABSU etc.