Cabinet Minister Nandita Garlosa attends district-level Bihu preparation programme in Kokrajhar

KOKRAJHAR: Assam Cabinet Minister Nandita Gorlosa on Saturday visited Kokrajhar to attend District Level Bihu preparation for Kokrajhar ahead of the mega Bihu celebrations in Guwahati to seal the Guinness Book of World Record for the largest Bihu dance at a single event in April 14.

Assam is all set to glorify its name in Guinness Book of World Records with a scintillating performance of Bihu dance by a record number of Bihu artistes. Minister Gorlosa along with MLAs Lawrence Islary, Jiron Basumatary and BTR executive member Reoreoa Narzihary and DC, Kokrajhar, Varnali Deka oversaw the Bihu practice wherein more than 100 artistes, including 70 girls and 30 boys and 4 master trainers were practising to participate in the coveted event. Minister inspected the practice session and expressed her satisfaction.

Addressing the gathering Minister Gorlosa expressed her satisfaction and wished the performers best wishes. In her speech, she encouraged the Bihu performers and asked to maintain dignity and discipline while performing in Guwahati. She thanked Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma for the initiative.

MLA Lawrence Islary and Vice Chancellor of Bodoland University Prof Laishram Ladu Singh also spoke on the occasion and wished performers.