Assam CM pays tributes to Bhupen Hazarika on death anniversary
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the Bharat Ratna awardee's contribution to the state's cultural landscape as unparalleled.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tributes to legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika on Thursday, marking the singer's death anniversary. According to ThePrint, Sarma stated that Hazarika's contribution to the cultural landscape of the state was unparalleled.
Hazarika, known as the Bard of Brahmaputra, died in Mumbai in 2011. He was posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 2019.
In a post on X, Sarma said that Hazarika is a name that echoes through every household in Assam and beyond. The Chief Minister added that the legacy of the Sudhakantha will always be cherished.
The death anniversary also marks the official culmination of the year-long birth centenary celebrations for the musical maestro. These celebrations began on September 8, 2025.
The birth centenary celebrations are scheduled to conclude on November 29 in New Delhi. The final event will take place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.