Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled the inaugural 1st edition of ‘Political History of Assam (1947-1971) – Volume 1 on January 25, 2024.

* Emphasising the need for history based on factual evidence rather than ideology, the Chief Minister stated that true history transcends ideological biases.

* The three-volume series, scheduled for completion by 2025, will reportedly chronicle Assam’s political events from 1947 to 2020.

* During the book release event for Shri Rajen Saikia’s work, CM Sarma highlighted historical figures like Raja Prithu, underscoring the need for a comprehensive understanding of Assam’s freedom fighters.

* He also reportedly urged the author to present history objectively, devoid of leftist or rightist perspectives.

* Notably, the project for compiling and publishing the ‘Political History of Assam’ was previously announced by the state government, with Dr. Rajen Saikia, a distinguished historian, serving as the project’s editor.