GUWAHATI, March 14 - Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal released the autobiography of noted social worker and founder of Amar Asom, GL Agarwalla titled Ritur Pora Rituloi on his first death anniversary today.
While releasing the book in a low-key programme at the latter�s residence here, Chief Minister Sonowal paid rich tribute to Agarwalla. Sonowal said that the late Agarwalla was committed to the cause of society and contributed immensely for strengthening the greater Assamese identity.
Underlining Agarwalla�s association with the Asam Sahitya Sabha, Chief Minister Sonowal observed that society as a whole must remember his contributions and work for reflecting his nature of hard work, dedication and social responsibility in their lives as well. He further said that the book would throw light on the life of Agarwalla and help others to know about his successful journey in life and challenges he faced in strengthening the greater Assamese society.
CMD of GL Publications, Sameer Agarwalla, and other members of the Agarwalla family, editor of Amar Asom Prashanta Rajguru and several others were present at the book release programme.
