Birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika remembered

DOOMDOOMA: The 95th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna, Sudhakantha Dr Bhupen Hazarika was jointly observed by Tinisukia Zila Xahitya Xabha (TZXX) and Keshab Baheti Suryadaya Sishu Griha (KBSSG) at Gangabari on Tuesday. The programme got underway with TZXX president Arjun Baruah lighting the lamp in front of the portrait of the maestro and former president Dr Girish Handique offering floral tribute to his hallowed memory. The children of the destitute home presented a Bhupendra Sangeet in the form of a chorus. Besides them, Arunima Handique, an executive member, Dristi Baruah and others also presented Bhupendra Sangeet.

BISWANATH CHARIALI: On the birth anniversary of Sudhakantha Bhupen Hazarika, Pramod Barthakur, MLA of Biswanath, announced installing a 7-foot high statue of Bhupen Hazarika at the railway gate of Biswanath Chariali at a cost of Rs 8 lakh on Tuesday.

Earlier, Uttar Chariali Sanmilita Mancha organized a function to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika. Biswanath Zila Parishad member Satyendra Hazarika, Lehugaon Gaon Panchayat president Priyanka Hazarika and other dignitaries were present on the occasion. Prominent sculptor Shiv Prasad Marar was felicitated in the meeting. The construction of the statue will be carried out under the supervision of Shiv Prasad Marar.

Sudhakantha Dr Bhupen Hazarika's 94th birth anniversary was celebrated at Rupajyoti Kala Parishad Bhavan of Pavai under the aegis of Pavai Anchalik AASU. Duldul Borkataki, central assistant secretary of AASU, delivered a speech on the life and contribution of the music maestro. Trees were also planted on the occasion.

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