Unfurling the AXX flag here on the occasion of 67th Lakhimpur session of the Xabha, Borgohain said that the river Brahmaputra which is the lifeline of the Assamese civilization has witnessed assimilation of diverse culture, languages and races over the years to make a greater Assamese society. He said that everytime one assembles under the flag of the AXX, he or she realizes this truth.

In memory of our beloved Geeta Barua Deka

After a brave battle against cancer, Geeta Deka passed away at 6:30 PM (CST) Houston time on February 23, 2003 at the M. D. Anderson Hospital. Geeta was surrounded by her family members and friends at the time of her death. Almost all the members of the Assamese community from and around Houston came to the hospital to pour their love and to give support to the family.