From laying flowers in his reminiscence to singing his songs, tributes flowed throughout Assam for music maestro Bhupen Hazarika on his twelfth demise anniversary on Sunday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recounted how Hazarika’s creations confirmed that artwork can be utilized to usher in social change. ”My solemn tribute to the Bard of Brahmaputra, Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Ji, on his punyatithi,” Shah wrote on X. ”Bhupenda’s creations exemplify one of the best of our tradition and likewise set the precedent of how artwork could be finest put to make use of to usher in social change. The maestro’s creations will proceed to function a message for generations to create a good and equitable society,” he added. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, in a submit on X, wrote: ”Like the ever-flowing waters of the Burhaluit, might the phrases of affection, unity and concord of Sudhakontho echo within the coronary heart of each Assamese.” Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma additionally paid his tribute on the micro-blogging website.

He wrote: ”Through his songs of humanity, Dr Bhupen Hazarika had enlivened the lots. Travelling from the banks of the Luit to the completely different corners of the world, he had lent a singular identification to Assam’s songs and tradition.” ”The compassionate voice of Bhupen Da will endlessly stay in our hearts,” he added. Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal, in his tribute, stated the songs of Hazarika carried the essence of latest hope, brotherhood and concord. ”The Bard of the Brahmaputra’s multifaceted expertise and contributions has drastically enriched our tradition & ideas. Solemn tributes to the Bharat Ratna and iconic balladeer on his punya tithi,” Sonowal wrote on X. Memorial features have been held throughout the state, organised by the federal government in addition to non-public teams. State Cultural Minister Bimal Kumar Borah paid floral tributes on the Dr Bhupen Hazarika Samadhi Kshetra at Jalukbari in Guwahati. A programme to mark the event was held on the venue by the state authorities. The Bhupen Hazarika Sangaskritik Nyas organised a programme at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra right here, the place artwork and quiz competitions amongst kids have been additionally held. The songs of the ‘Bard of Brahmaputra’, as he’s usually known as, have been sung on the memorials.

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