GUWAHATI: Assam's historic Jorhat jail will soon be converted into a freedom struggle museum, and the first phase of the memorial project is expected to be inaugurated by February.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the progress of work underway to transform the historic Jorhat Central Jail into a Freedom Struggle Memorial Museum and Garden, saying that history must live beyond textbooks and be experienced in spaces that inspire reflection, learning and national pride.
In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sarma stated that the first phase of the memorial project is expected to be inaugurated by February.
Describing the initiative as a tribute to Assam's freedom fighters, particularly martyr Kushal Konwar, the Chief Minister said the site would soon emerge as a living reminder of the sacrifices made during India's freedom movement.