NEW DELHI, April 29: In a major tribute to Bodofa Upendranath Brahma’s legacy, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will officially rename a stretch of Lala Lajpat Rai Marg in South Delhi as Bodofa Upendranath Brahma Marg. Known as the “Father of the Bodo People,” Brahma was a visionary leader and social reformer who championed the rights, identity, and upliftment of the Bodo community.
The inauguration ceremony will take place on May 1, 2025, at Kailash Colony in New Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend as the chief guest, while Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta will join the event as special guests.
Prominent attendees will include Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council; Raja Iqbal Singh, Mayor of Delhi; Biswajit Daimary, Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly; Urkhao Gwra Brahma, Minister of Welfare of Bodoland and Ministers; and Dipen Boro, President of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU), among others.
The renamed road — an 835-metre-long, 50-foot-wide stretch — is located near Kailash Colony Metro Station and passes alongside the Bodoland Guest House. In addition to the renaming, a statue of Bodofa will be unveiled at the Kailash Colony roundabout, marking the 35th death anniversary of the revered leader.
To commemorate the occasion, the ABSU has announced a campaign to illuminate 5 lakh earthen lamps or candles across every household and public space in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and Assam at 5:30 PM on May 1, 2025.
In a press conference, ABSU President Dipen Boro said, “Bodofa Upendranath Brahma dedicated his life to building an inclusive society where people could live with dignity and secure their rightful place. His ideas continue to guide generations towards peaceful change and collective progress. The naming of a road and the installation of his statue in the heart of the national capital is a proud moment for all of us. It stands as a lasting tribute to his work and ideals.”
Boro also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for their support in fulfilling this long-standing demand.
The recognition underscores Bodofa’s significant influence in empowering communities and serves as a reminder of his lifelong commitment to justice, peace, and unity. The event is expected to bring together leaders, citizens, and students to celebrate his enduring legacy.
