Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Rs 227-crore redeveloped Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva, in Assam’s Nagaon district. Shah highlighted the enduring influence of Srimanta Sankardeva’s teachings on India’s cultural and spiritual unity. He commended the people of Assam for upholding their traditions despite historical adversities, emphasizing the significance of Sankardeva’s philosophy in shaping Assam’s cultural identity.
The redeveloped Batadrava Than complex aims to preserve and promote the spiritual and cultural legacy of Srimanta Sankardeva. The project enhances facilities for devotees and visitors, with a focus on religious tourism and cultural awareness. Shah’s visit underscores the government’s commitment to cultural heritage, security, and infrastructure development in Assam.
Shah, after the inauguration, is set to visit Guwahati to pay homage to the martyrs of the Assam Movement at the Swahid Smarak Kshetra. He will also inaugurate key infrastructure projects in the state capital, including the new Guwahati Police Commissionerate building and the Integrated Command and Control System (ICCS) to bolster urban policing. Additionally, Shah will unveil the Jyoti Bishnu Cultural Complex, a modern auditorium in Guwahati with a seating capacity of 5,000, expected to become a prominent venue for cultural and public events in the Northeast.
