Sarma in the present day participated within the ‘Shraddhanjali' programme organized by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Authorities of Assam, at Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha, Jalukbari, Guwahati, and led the state in paying wealthy tributes to the bard of the Brahmaputra on his 14th demise anniversary. In the course of the occasion, a human chain fashioned, carried out the long-lasting music ‘Manuhe Manuhor Babe' in unison.
Sarma stated that on today, folks of Assam in addition to the folks belonging to Assamese communities dwelling overseas are paying homage to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika via varied programmes organized of their respective locations.
He knowledgeable that synchronizing with the event particular homage programmes had been organized in all 35 districts and 27 sub-divisions of the State, the place 1000's of scholars, youth, and residents participated in human chains and collectively lent their voice on ‘Manuhe Manuhor Babe'. Round two lakh artistes, and residents throughout the state each Barak and Brahmaputra valleys participated to pay their respects on the event. The Chief Minister thanked all artistes, college students, youth, and residents for his or her participation and congratulated Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Bora and officers of the division for the profitable group of the occasion.
The Chief Minister acknowledged that Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's music ‘Manuhe Manuhor Babe' isn't just Assam's treasure; it belongs to all humanity. The State authorities is working to get the music acknowledged because the Anthem of Humanity, as the federal government has determined to submit a proper request to the United Nations for this recognition. Simply as the current authorities succeeded in acquiring UNESCO World Heritage standing for the Charaideo Maidam and Classical Language standing for Assamese, he expressed confidence that Assam will even achieve securing recognition of ‘Manuhe Manuhor Babe' because the Anthem of Humanity within the coming days.
Sarma additional stated that the centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's delivery anniversary is being celebrated throughout the nation with nice solemnity. He stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had participated within the inaugural programme of the year-long centenary celebration of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and unveiled a commemorative coin issued by the Reserve Financial institution of India in reminiscence of the doyen. The Chief Minister introduced that the State authorities as part of the year-long celebrations of the delivery centenary of the Bard of the Brahmaputra, will maintain comparable cultural programmes in Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad, with the concluding operate to be held in Delhi.
The Chief Minister furthermore stated that this yr throughout Rongali Bihu celebrations, steps have been taken to dedicate at the very least one night solely within the reminiscence of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The Authorities has determined to supply extra grants to Bihu committees for organizing such devoted evenings, celebrating Dr. Hazarika's wealthy legacy.
Referring to the relations of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the Chief Minister talked about that Dr. Bhupen Hazarika had considerably contributed to strengthen the cultural bond between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Subsequently, to immortalize his reminiscence, State authorities has determined to put in a 100 ft tall statue of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on the zero level of the Dhola–Sadiya Bridge. The Public
Works Division has accomplished all preliminary works for the aim. As soon as accomplished, the statue will symbolize the unity of the folks of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Sarma additional introduced that each city in Assam will quickly have a street devoted to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Stating a composition of Dr.Bhupen Hazarika specifically ‘Swahid Pranamo Tumak', in remembrance of the martyrs of the Assam Motion, Sarma introduced that the music shall be performed throughout the state throughout the inauguration of Martyrs' Memorial in Guwahati on December 10.
