Nagaon : Assam Sahitya Sabha’s Vice President Padum Rajkhowa today convened a press conference at the Nagaon District Sahitya Sabha office, firmly rejecting a news item published on a web portal that alleged he had made remarks against the Chief Minister and the government during a recent literary gathering (Padum Rajkhowa Assamese Language Unity).
Rajkhowa clarified that during the Goroimaari session on January 25, he never uttered the Chief Minister’s name nor made any political comments. He stressed that his speech was entirely focused on harmony, fraternity, and the promotion of Assamese language and literature. “I am not a political person, and the Assam Sahitya Sabha is not a political platform. Politics is not our religion. Our vision is to build a society filled with peace and harmony,” he stated.
The Vice President expressed disappointment at what he described as “false presentation and misinterpretation” of his words. He categorically denied the headlines attributed to him in the portal, saying that such distortions were unfortunate and misleading.
Rajkhowa emphasized that every citizen living in Assam who loves Assamese language and literature is Assamese, regardless of region or religion. He appealed to the Muslim community in the char areas to embrace Assamese language as their own and take pride in their identity as Assamese. Quoting singer Zubeen Garg, he reiterated that the Sahitya Sabha recognizes no religion, caste, or language divisions, but stands for unity through culture and literature.
He further highlighted that politics and social philosophy must remain distinct, noting that while political parties will continue their work, society must be guided by fraternity and cultural values. He urged the youth of the char areas to safeguard Assamese culture, pointing out that Assamese-medium institutions are already flourishing there and that many young people are embracing Assamese traditions.
Rajkhowa also spoke against social evils such as child marriage and underlined the importance of securing the future of children through education and cultural development. He reminded that the Sahitya Sabha has always appreciated the government’s good initiatives, citing the construction of an auditorium in Guwahati named after Damodar Dev as a commendable step.
Concluding his remarks, Rajkhowa said that misrepresentation of facts is deeply regrettable, and he called upon all sections of society to work together for the growth of Assamese language, literature, and culture, ensuring peace and unity across the state.
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