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Educationist Konwar had a mind to build educational institutions since childhood. So after completing his I-COM he established a Middle English School at Wakching, [[Nagaland]] with his endless sacrifice and hardwork to strengthen the bond of oneness between Assamese and Naga People. He worked there as the unpaid founder head teacher. |
Educationist Konwar had a mind to build educational institutions since childhood. So after completing his I-COM he established a Middle English School at Wakching, [[Nagaland]] with his endless sacrifice and hardwork to strengthen the bond of oneness between Assamese and Naga People. He worked there as the unpaid founder head teacher. |
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The dream of establishing a second higher education institution at [[Sivasagar]] Subdivision made him anxious. |
The dream of establishing a second higher education institution at [[Sivasagar]] Subdivision made him anxious. Thus, on 23 April 1959, the historic proposal to open a college was adopted at the third annual '''Piyoli Phukan Memorial Meet''' held on the banks of Bogidole Pukhuri. [[Gargaon College]] established in the year 1959, 7 September, was born mainly to spread the light of knowledge and education in the rural life of [[Sivasagar]] Subdivison, idealizing “ '''simple living and high thinking''' " and the prestigious historical Ahom capital [[Gargaon]] as a source of enlightening.<ref name="3uS0k" /><ref name="eHuJ5" /><ref name="umSYz" /> |
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He became the spokesperson of the " '''Ahom Students’ Conference''' " |
He became the spokesperson of the " '''Ahom Students’ Conference''' " and was responsible for editing the magazine " '''Sangram''' " from Jorhat published in 1949 for three years. Journalist cum Writer Konwar highlighted the Naga’s and published a number of information rich articles on them in various newspapers and magazines. He was also the advisor of the " '''Gaonliya Sora''' " at Guwahati Anatar Kendra till death. |
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After the arrival of the British,the most important ancestor worship festival of [[Ahom people]] “[[Me-Dam-Me-Phi]]“ was not organized due to many setbacks until February 7, 1971. [[Me-Dam-Me-Phi]] was observed again in [[Gargaon]] [[Kareng Ghar]] with the help of the then Principal of [[Gargaon College]] '''Tanu Konwar''', lecturers, students, and the public. Since then the festival has been celebrated every year from the year 1985 when the Assam Government declared January 31 as a local holiday in the districts of [[Upper Assam]] and then finally declared it as a state holiday.<ref name="JJyGE" /> |
After the arrival of the British,the most important ancestor worship festival of [[Ahom people]] “[[Me-Dam-Me-Phi]]“ was not organized due to many setbacks until February 7, 1971. [[Me-Dam-Me-Phi]] was observed again in [[Gargaon]] [[Kareng Ghar]] with the help of the then Principal of [[Gargaon College]] '''Tanu Konwar''', lecturers, students, and the public. Since then the festival has been celebrated every year from the year 1985 when the Assam Government declared January 31 as a local holiday in the districts of [[Upper Assam]] and then finally declared it as a state holiday.<ref name="JJyGE" /><ref name="9wip8" /> |
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Tanu Konwar | |
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| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Hiteswar Saikia |
| Constituency | Nazira |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 September 1929 Sivasagar, Assam, British India |
| Died | 11 August 1989 (aged 59–60) Assam, India |
| Political party | Asom Gana Parishad (1998-1989) |
| Spouse | Urmila Konwar |
| Children | 8 |
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| Education | Calcutta University, Guwahati University |
| Occupation | Educator, journalist, politician |
Tanu Konwar (Assamese: তনু কোঁৱৰ ) (full name : Tanuram Konger), was an Indian-Assamese politician and the founder principal of Gargaon College, which was established in the year 1959. He was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly in 1988 from Nazira constituency.[1][2] He is also the father of Diganta Konwar, former member of the 11-membered People's Consultative Group (PCG) established by the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA)
Ancestry and early life
Tanu Konger was the youngest son of Thanuram Konger, a Bor Mohori of Charaideo Tea Estate. He was born in the year 1926 at Gasikola Village, Dhupabor Mouza.[3][4] His family has descended from the Royal Family of Ahom Kingdom.
Education and Career
Konwar completed his schooling from Dhole Bagan Middle English School, Nazira English High School and the newly established Namti English High School respectively through undue hardships. While he was studying in class 9 at Nazira English High School, he was arrested for participating in the Indian Freedom Movements led by Mahatma Gandhi. Later, he had to leave the school, he enrolled in Namti English High School and passed his entrance exam with a second division from Calcutta University.[5] His student life in Namti English High School gave him the inspiration to do social service and constructive work. After completing his examination in the year 1945, he enrolled in I-COM at Jorhat's Jagannath Barooah College in 1947 and passed his B-COM examination with honours in 1950 from this college. In 1952, he graduated with an M-COM degree from Guwahati University.[6] He joined Nowgong College and Sibsagar College and taught there after receiving his master's degree. After completing his B-COM, Konwar also taught in Simaluguri High School for a few months.[7]
Late Tanu Konwar's house was a work space of Congress workers. Young student Konwar not only was a Congress worker but was also inspired by Gandhiji's ideals of using domestic products. He was also self employed in many other social reform work. As a party candidate of Congress he was made the President of Nazira Regional Panchayat and Sivasagar Subdivision Council. He was an activist of Upper Assam State Council for a few days.[8]
He contested the Assam Legislative Assembly elections as an independent contestant in the year 1985 and was the first runners up.[9][10] In 1988, he was elected to Assam Legislative Assembly from Nazira constituency representing the newly formed regional political party Asom Gana Parishad,[11][12] and also occupied the post of Assam President of National Integration Council. Not only that, he was also the President of " All Assam Teachers' Association " and the member of " Dibrugarh University Academic Council ".[13]
Contributions
Educationist Konwar had a mind to build educational institutions since childhood. So after completing his I-COM he established a Middle English School at Wakching, Nagaland with his endless sacrifice and hardwork to strengthen the bond of oneness between Assamese and Naga People. He worked there as the unpaid founder head teacher.
The dream of establishing a second higher education institution at Sivasagar Subdivision made him anxious. Thus, on 23 April 1959, the historic proposal to open a college was adopted at the third annual Piyoli Phukan Memorial Meet held on the banks of Bogidole Pukhuri. Gargaon College established in the year 1959, 7 September, was born mainly to spread the light of knowledge and education in the rural life of Sivasagar Subdivison, idealizing “ simple living and high thinking " and the prestigious historical Ahom capital Gargaon as a source of enlightening.[14][15][16]
He became the spokesperson of the " Ahom Students’ Conference " and was responsible for editing the magazine " Sangram " from Jorhat published in 1949 for three years. Journalist cum Writer Konwar highlighted the Naga’s and published a number of information rich articles on them in various newspapers and magazines. He was also the advisor of the " Gaonliya Sora " at Guwahati Anatar Kendra till death. After the arrival of the British,the most important ancestor worship festival of Ahom people “Me-Dam-Me-Phi“ was not organized due to many setbacks until February 7, 1971. Me-Dam-Me-Phi was observed again in Gargaon Kareng Ghar with the help of the then Principal of Gargaon College Tanu Konwar, lecturers, students, and the public. Since then the festival has been celebrated every year from the year 1985 when the Assam Government declared January 31 as a local holiday in the districts of Upper Assam and then finally declared it as a state holiday.[17][18]
References
- ^ "Nazira Election Results 2016, Candidate list, Winner, Runner-up and Current MLAs". Elections in India.
- ^ "Nazira Elections 2021: Nazira Assembly Election 2021 Live Updates, Results, Dates, Opinion Polls, Videos – Oneindia". www.oneindia.com.
- ^ "Welcome to Sub-Divsiional Civil Administration, Nazira". www.sivasagar.nic.in.
- ^ "Gargaon College". www.gargaoncollege.org.
- ^ "Dhole Bagan Hss School school, Nazira, Nazira taluk school | Liko.In - Schools near you". liko.in.
- ^ "Admission Procedures of M.Com Course | Gauhati Commerce College". www.gauhaticommercecollege.in.
- ^ "Simaluguri High School, Sibsagar - Admissions, Reviews, Address and Fees 2021". iCBSE.
- ^ "List of Gaon Panchayats | Charaideo District | Government Of Assam, India". charaideo.gov.in.
- ^ "🗳️ Tanu Konwar, Nazira Assembly Elections 1985 LIVE Results | Election Dates, Exit Polls, Leading Candidates & Parties | Latest News, Articles & Statistics | LatestLY.com". LatestLY.
- ^ "IndiaVotes AC: Nazira 1985". Indiavotes.com. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Karmakar, Rahul (10 April 2019). "Drupad Borgohain, last of Assam's communist stalwarts, passes away" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Assam Legislative Assembly - Members 1985-91". assamassembly.gov.in.
- ^ "Home". Assam College Teachers’ Association.
- ^ "Gargaon College". www.gargaoncollege.org.
- ^ "Minutes of meeting" (PDF). www.gargaoncollege.org. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- ^ Desk, Sentinel Digital (24 September 2019). "Supreme Sacrifice of Swahid Piyoli Phukan, Jiuram Baruah to be Recalled - Sentinelassam". www.sentinelassam.com.
- ^ "Susanta Konwar". www.facebook.com.
- ^ "What was the First Students' Organization of Assam? - Assams.info". www.assams.info.