Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently inaugurated a picturesque park named Amrit Udyan at Hengrabari in Guwahati
The most noteworthy feature of this park are the statues of eight freedom fighters from the eight NE states besides the various modern amenities that have been made for the pleasure of visitors
Amrit Udyan, which was built at a cost of Rs. 14.81 crore over a plot of 14 bigha land has given a fitting tribute to these eight tribal leaders who fought valiantly against the British
The eight freedom fighters who occupies a pride of place in Amrit Udyan are-
Rani Gaidinliu (Nagaland)
Naga leader Gaidinliu Pamei, popularly known as Rani Gaidinliu, was arrested at the age of 16 in 1932 for revolting against the British and was released after Independence
Bir Tikendrajit Singh (Manipur)
A commander of the Manipur Army, Bir Tikendrajit Singh, rebelled against the British which soon led to Anglo Manipur war in 1891 but he was later hanged by the enemy
Ratanmani Reang (Tripura)
The leader who led the famous Reang revolt in Tripura, Ratanmani Reang was captured by the British from Chittagong and was killed in captivity later
Helen Lepcha (Sikkim)
Helen Lepcha alias Sabitri Devi of Sikkim revolted against the British by participating in freedom movements for which she was imprisoned
U Tirot Sing Syiem (Meghalaya)
A Khasi chief who thwarted the British’s attempt to take control over Khasi Hills was captured and deported to Dhaka where he passed away
Rani Ropuilani (Mizoram)
A brave lady who encouraged her people to not ally with the British forces, Rani Ropuilani was captured by the British and imprisoned in Chittagong jail for two years where she died
Moje Riba (Arunachal Pradesh)
A prominent martyr of India’s freedom struggle, Moje Riba was also arrested by the British for revolting against their rule
Sambhudan Phanglo (Assam)
Dimasa leader Sambhudan Phanglo was a freedom fighter who fought against British atrocities & sacrificed his life for the love of his motherland