Martyr’s Day Bodo Sahitya Sabha: The Martyrs Day of Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS) is observed every year on 28 Sept at the various locations in the districts of Bodoland Territorial Region(BTR).
In the year 2024, The BSS will be celebrating Martyrs Day for the 50th times, remembering the death anniversary of martyrs of the movement. Amla Ram Boro and Siba Ram Boro who became the first martyrs in the hands of Assam Police.
Martyrs Day Overview
| Name of the Organization | Bodo Sahitya Sabha |
| Roman Script Movement | 1974 |
| BSS Martyrs Day | 28/09/1974 |
| First Martyrs | Amla Ram Boro and Siba Ram Boro |
What is Bodo Sahitya Sabha Martyr’s Day?
The Bodo Sahitya Sabha recognize Martyrs Day to tribute the martyrs of Roman Script Movement. BSS remembers Martyrs day with solemnity, holding a flag hoisting ceremony and offering a flower tribute to honor the brave martyrs.
What is Roman Script Movement?
Roman Script Movement is a movement that began in the year 1974, after the Bodo Sahitya Sabha settle to demand the use of Roman script for the Bodo language. The purpose of the movement is to protect the Bodo community and developed it’s language and culture and heritage.
In the month of September 1974, The Assam Police forces opened fire on people in various locations across the state, resulting unfortunate loss of 15 innocent lives where the movement got an momentum.
Bodo Sahitya Sabha Martyrs List
The List of Martyrs of Bodo Sahitya Sabha
| Amla Ram Boro | Barpeta Road |
| Siba Ram Boro | Barpeta Road |
| Haitha Ram Basumatary | Phakhriguri (Kokrajhar) |
| Bistu Ram Basumatary | Halowadal (Kokrajhar) |
| Dina Nath Boro | Bijini |
| Kanteswar Goyary | Bijini |
| Malsingh Goyary | Bijini |
| Budhbar Boro | Bijini |
| Kanchai Boro | Bijini |
| Pani Ram Daimary | Ruwta (Darrang) |
| Sambar Mushahary | Udalguri |
| Anjeush Raglary | Udalguri |
| Nidhi Ram Basumatary | Ramphalbil (Kokrajhar) |
| Narayan Narzary | Ramphalbil (Kokrajhar) |
| Ajendra Basumatary | Ramphalbil (Kokrajhar) |
| Narayan Basumatary | Kokrajhar |
Gallery of Martyrs Day Celebration
Days Celebrated by Bodo Sahitya Sabha
The Bodo Sahitya Sabha not only celebrates BSS Martyrs Day, There are also two other occasion that is being celebrated
- Bodo Literary Day – 16 Nov
- Bodo Martyrs Day – 28 Sept
- Bodo Medium Day – 18 May
Important Links
| BSS Official Website | Click Here |
| Telegram | Click Here |
| Bodopedia | Click Here |
FAQs
1. When is the Martyrs Day Celebrated in BSS?
Martyrs Day of BSS is celebrated on 28 September every year in the memory of the people who lose their lives in an Roman Script Movement.
2. In which year did the Roman Script movement started?
the movement started in the year 1974 28 September, after the Bodo Sahitya Sabha settle to demand the use of Roman script for the Bodo language.
3. Who were the First martyrs of Bodo Sahitya Sabha?
Amla Ram Boro and Siba Ram Boro were to become the first martyrs of Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS) in the hands of Assam Police.
4. What are the occasion celebrated by the Bodo Sahitya Saha?
There are three occasion that is being celebated by the BSS, They are- 1.The Literary Day, 2. The Martyrs Day, 3. The Bodo Medium Day.