What Happened During the 'Deshbhakti Quiz' in Guwahati?

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Key Takeaways
- Over 300 teams participated in the quiz.
- The event promotes inter-generational unity.
- Renowned quizmaster Achinta Sharma hosted the competition.
- Winners will receive prizes during the Deshbhakti Divas celebrations.
- The event emphasizes the significance of patriotism and national pride.
Guwahati, July 27 (NationPress) In celebration of the 5th Deshbhakti Divas in the state, a magnificent Quiz Competition was held on Sunday, featuring participation from over 300 teams across Assam and various other states, as confirmed by officials.
Hosted by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Assam, this grand quiz event took place at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium located within the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati, attracting a total of 348 teams from an initial registration of 650 teams from Assam and several states including Kerala and Delhi.
A senior official from the Assam government reported that the famous quizmaster Achinta Sharma facilitated the event, which was structured into two phases: a preliminary segment followed by a final round.
The talented winners of the competition will be awarded their prizes on Monday during the state-level Deshbhakti Divas celebrations.
A remarkable and uplifting feature of this quiz was the involvement of participants from three generations within the same team, showcasing the spirit of unity and shared patriotism, as noted by the official.
The event commenced with Kumar Padmapani Bora, the Commissioner and Secretary of the Departments of Information and Public Relations, paying homage to the esteemed patriot Tarun Ram Phukan and wishing for the success of the quiz competition.
Pijush Hazarika, the Information and Public Relations Minister, attended the event and commended the efforts of the Directorate's officers and staff in organizing such a grand occasion.
The Minister also expressed appreciation to all participants and highlighted the inspirational nature of the inter-generational teams. He expressed his happiness at the participation of teams from outside the state.
Since 2021, the Deshbhakti Divas has been commemorated in honor of 'Deshbhakta' Tarun Ram Phukan.
Under the initiative of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, this day is celebrated state-wide at both state and district levels. On Monday, floral tributes will be presented at the statue of Tarun Ram Phukan located at Tarun Ram Phukan Udyan, Bharalumukh.
The state-level program will take place at Lok Sewa Bhawan, Assam Secretariat. During the British rule, freedom fighters and writers Tarun Ram Phukoon and Gopinath Bordoloi played pivotal roles in preventing Assam from becoming part of Pakistan.