Bishnu Prasad Rabha, Sri Madhavdev And Other Awards Given Away

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DHUBRI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today presented the Sri Madhavdev Award 2022 to eminent author Arup Dutta, the Bir Chilari Award 2022 to martyr Bhaskar Kalita, and the Kalicharan Brahma Award 2023 to Dr. Tiyathi Zameer. Moreover, the Chief Minister also presented the Bishnu Rabha Award 2023 to eminent painter Ajit Sheel and dancer Gopal Krishna Goswami; the Sonit Konwar Gajen Baruah Award 2023 to eminent folk artist Nakul Das; the Sati Sadhini Award 2023 to eminent scientist Dr. Jayanti Chutia; and the Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha Award 2023 to prominent social worker Boloram Phangsho.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that among the great personalities who contributed immensely to enriching the socio-cultural life of Assam, Bishnu Prasad Rabha was one of the most prominent among them. With his highly valued creation, he became a glittering name in socio-cultural life not only in Assam but in other places as well. Besides being a true and spirited freedom fighter, Bishnu Prasad Rabha etched his name as an artist, musician, dancer, lyricist, orator, and above all, a poet of high eminence, the Chief Minister added. Sarma also said that Bishnu Prasad Rabha vowed to make a harmonious Assam that embraces people belonging to all castes, creeds, ethnicities, and communities and who contribute to the development of the state. He played a crucial role in promoting Assam’s name on the global stage. He also said that Bishnu Prasad Rabha created songs that are socially emotive and through which he wanted to bring about socio-cultural reforms in society. Through his songs, he created bonds among the people. Referring to Bishnu Prasad Rabha, who tried to enhance people’s mental horizons through his music, the Chief Minister said that his songs are primarily responsible for inspiring the people of the state to aim high and take the state altogether to a higher pedestal.

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