Compilation of 42 lakh essays on Ahom hero enters Guinness World Records, says CM Sarma
Itanagar: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Kumar on Thursday said that a compilation of over 42 lakh essays on valiant Ahom general Lachit Borphukan has been recognised by Guinness World Records as “largest online photo album of handwritten notes”.
" Assam once again enters Guinness World Records Hall of Fame," Sarma tweeted.
" This is special,as 42.9 lakh handwritten notes on Lachit Barphukan is recognised as world’s largest online photo album in the world," he said.
Assam once again enters Guinness World Records Hall of Fame.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) March 9, 2023
This is special,as 42.9 lakh handwritten notes on Lachit Barphukan is recognised as world’s largest online photo album in the world
I salute our youngsters for having shown their affection for the legendary General. pic.twitter.com/mX9fmom9nv
" I salute our youngsters for having shown their affection for the legendary General," he said.
The entries, made in over 25 languages, were uploaded in a portal in October-November last year, launched as part of 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Borphukan, reports East Mojo.
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