PM Modi in Assam: Pays Tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on 100th Birth Anniversary
PM Modi Visits assam After Manipur
Prime minister Narendra Modi visited Guwahati, Assam after his trip to Manipur.
Attended the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika.
Tributes and Celebrations
PM Modi paid floral tribute to Bhupen Hazarika during the event.
Participated in a roadshow in Guwahati, greeted by cheering crowds and floral showers.
Book and Rs 100 Coin Released
Modi released a commemorative Rs 100 coin in Hazarika's honour.
Also launched a book based on Bhupen Hazarika’s life and legacy.
Modi Praises Bhupen Hazarika’s Legacy
Called Hazarika the "voice of indian unity" and "spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat".
Highlighted Hazarika's role in promoting peace during difficult times in the Northeast.
Cultural and Patriotic Impact
Said Hazarika’s voice and music continue to energize people.
Remembered his songs during the 1962 Indo-China war that inspired national unity.
Government’s Tribute to the Northeast
Modi mentioned that the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, connecting assam and Arunachal, was named in his honour.
Reaffirmed that the development of the Northeast is a key focus for his government.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Remarks
CM Sarma said that in 2011, people wished the PM to attend Hazarika’s funeral.
Expressed gratitude to PM Modi for attending the centenary celebration.
Stated: “We Assamese will never forget this gesture.”
The event was a grand cultural and political tribute to Bhupen Hazarika’s enduring legacy in assam and India.
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