A Correspondent
BISWANATH CHARIALI: The foundation stone of a statue of Dr Bhupen Hazarika was laid by Pramod Barthakur, MLA of Bishwanath, on Thursday at Rail gate, Borigaon.
Akan Saikia, a social worker, lit the earthen lamp at the ceremony, which was presided over by Niranjan Hazarika, senior journalist and acting president of the North Chariali Sanmilita Mancha. The meeting was attended by Bishwanath Zilla Parishad member Satendra Hazarika, Biswanath Block Development Officer Ajay Sinha, Lehugaon Village Panchayat president Priyanka Hazarika, and others. Sudhakantha Dr.Bhupen Hazarika's Manuhe manuhor babe song was performed by Golap Hazarika, Latamani Oja and Mainu Mahanta Hazarika while the programme was conducted by Basanta Borah, secretary of Uttar Chariali Sanmilit Mancha.