Himanta Biswa – CM, Assam:

Despite certain sections claiming that it was only a few years old, we have always held the position that the ancient Dhalpur Shiva Mandir atop the Dhalpur hill in the middle of the Brahmaputra in Darrang district was several thousands of years old.

The discovery today of a few artefacts dating back to several thousands of years during an excavation as part of the ongoing restoration work only validated our stand.

Freed last year from encroachers, we are determined to restore the ancient heritage site to its former glory.