Itanagar: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Kumar on Thursday said that a compilation of over 42 lakh essays on valiant Ahom general Lachit Borphukan has been recognised by Guinness World Records as “largest online photo album of handwritten notes”.

" Assam once again enters Guinness World Records Hall of Fame," Sarma tweeted.

" This is special,as 42.9 lakh handwritten notes on Lachit Barphukan is recognised as world’s largest online photo album in the world," he said.

" I salute our youngsters for having shown their affection for the legendary General," he said.

The entries, made in over 25 languages, were uploaded in a portal in October-November last year, launched as part of 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Borphukan, reports East Mojo.