GG News Bureau
Mirza Assam , 4thJanuary :The 36th State Conference of the Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Samiti (BHIS), Assam, commenced today at the Sudhakantha Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Auditorium of Dakshin Kamrup College in Mirza. The two-day conference aims to promote an indigenous and fact-based understanding of Indian history, with a special focus on Assam’s rich civilizational heritage.
The inaugural session witnessed the presence of several prominent academicians and organizational leaders, including Vice-Chancellors of multiple universities in Assam. Among the distinguished guests were Dr. Balamukund Pandey, National Organising Secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Itihas Sankalan Yojana, Hemant Dhing Majumdar, National Organising Secretary, RSS Assam Prant Pracharak Nripen Barman, State President of BHIS Dr. Gajendra Adhikari, and Principal of Dakshin Kamrup College Dr. Naba Jyoti Das Dangoria.
The inaugural address was delivered by Assam BJP State President Dilip Saikia, who highlighted the glorious legacy of Pragjyotishpur and ancient Kamrup. He emphasized the need to reclaim India’s civilizational narrative through the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas”, calling upon scholars and citizens alike to contribute to India’s journey toward reclaiming its position as a global knowledge leader.
Earlier, Dr. Balamukund Pandey, in his keynote speech, critically examined the distortions in Indian historiography caused by colonial and Left-leaning historians. He pointed out that historians like Romila Thapar and Bipin Chandra disproportionately focused on short-lived regimes such as Babur’s rule while neglecting long-standing empires like the 700-year Ahom dynasty and the 200-year Gupta Empire. He asserted that such selective historiography undermined India’s true historical continuity and cultural depth.
Dr. Pandey further noted that the efforts of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh played a vital role in bringing national recognition to Assam’s legendary figures such as Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva, the valiant Lachit Borphukan, and brave women warriors like Mula Gabharu. He stressed that there remains a pressing need to introduce these icons to the broader national consciousness.
The conference will conclude on January 4. Alongside the state conference, a national-level seminar is being held on Indian Knowledge Systems, History, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Approximately 30 researchers from Assam and other parts of the country are presenting research papers, reflecting a growing academic interest in decolonizing Indian historiography.
