Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad Honors Martyr, Inducts New 199-Member Body
Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad honors martyr Dilip Chakraborty and inducts a new 199-member executive committee to fight for employee rights.
The Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad (All Assam Employees' Council) marked a poignant day of remembrance and organizational renewal on Sunday. In a centrally observed 'Shaheed Divas' held at its permanent office in Guwahati, the council paid heartfelt tributes to Dilip Chakraborty, a Secretariat employee and a brave martyr of the historic Assam Movement.
Remembering a Legacy of Sacrifice
The observance served as a solemn reminder of the events of November 1, 1980. Forty years ago, Dilip Chakraborty made the supreme sacrifice of his life following police atrocities during the agitation. The day's proceedings were steeped in tradition and respect, beginning with the hoisting of the council flag.
Attendees participated in the lighting of earthen lamps and offered floral tributes at the portrait of the martyr. The atmosphere was further solemnized by the rendition of traditional Diha Naam, honoring the spirit of those who fought for the state's identity and rights.
New Leadership Takes the Helm
Beyond the commemorations, the day marked a significant transition for the council. The existing body was formally dissolved to make way for a newly sworn-in 199-member executive committee. This new leadership team is tasked with steering the council through current challenges facing the employee community.
The key appointments include:
- Kumud Kumar Kotoky: Appointed as the new President.
- Pranab Bhuyan: Appointed as the General Secretary.
Addressing the gathering, President Kumud Kumar Kotoky stated that Dilip Chakraborty’s sacrifice for the self-respect and rights of employees would serve as an "eternal flame," inspiring the new committee to work tirelessly toward resolving pending employee grievances.
Immediate Agenda: The Fight Against NPS
The new leadership wasted no time in outlining its priorities. General Secretary Pranab Bhuyan announced that the council's immediate focus will be to mount a strong opposition against the National Pension System (NPS), signaling a period of active advocacy for government employees.
A Gathering of Dignitaries
The swearing-in ceremony at Karmachari Bhavan saw a wide array of prominent figures. Among them was former senior bureaucrat Engineer Pradyut Kumar Choudhury, son of the late Kamakhya Charan Choudhury. He represented the council as a minister in the first AGP-led state government. Other notable attendees included Nagen Kalita, Basanta Kalita, and Charan Deka.
Former presidents and general secretaries also spoke at the event, reminding the new committee of the council's historic legacy of standing by the people of Assam during critical political turning points.
Representing the Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad, senior Excise Officer Sailendra Pandey expressed the high expectations of the state's employee community. He emphasized that the 199-member committee must remain steadfastly committed to the welfare and progress of both the employees and the people of Assam.