Lachit Divas
Being a school holiday on Sunday (24th November, 2019), VKV Dibrugarh celebrated Lachit Divas on Monday (25th November, 2019) honouring the memory of Ahom General Lachit Borphukan. Veer Lachit was a commander in the Ahom Kingdom in Assam and he is celebrated for his leadership and valour in the 1671 Battle of Sairaighat. All the students and teachers gathered in the assembly hall where the teachers conducted the daily prayer.
The observation began with offering floral tribute at the portrait of Veer Lachit Borphukan. A patriotic song was sung by a group of students. A speech was delivered by Sri R.M. Thakre, Vice Principal, VKV Dibrugarh in which he highlighted Lachit’s victory over the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat. Significance of the day was given by Smt. Rita Dowerah & Smt. Mamu Gogoi , Teachers of VKV Dibrugarh.
A group of secondary students enacted a drama where they portrayed the event of the Battle of Saraighat and showed how they won the battle in Lachit’s reign.