Assam CM holds video conference to review preparations for statewide observance of death anniversary of Bhupen Hazarika

Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 18 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday held a detailed discussion in Dispur through video conference with the Guardian Ministers of various districts, along with the chief secretary, district commissioners and several senior officials of the state, to review the preparations for the statewide observance of the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika.
The Chief Minister stated that the state government is celebrating the birth centenary of the legendary singer Dr Bhupen Hazarika with a year-long programme through a series of events.
Synchronising with the centenary celebrations, the State Government has also decided to observe the death anniversary of the 'Bard of the Brahmaputra' on 5 November.
During the meeting, the Department of Cultural Affairs presented a detailed plan for commemorating the death anniversary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika at the district level.
The Chief Minister announced that on November 5, every district will organise a special programme to pay tribute to Dr Hazarika.
Eminent personalities, particularly those associated with the field of music and culture, will be invited to these programmes.
In these district-level events, leading local artistes will sing Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's songs along with a rendition of the song "Manuhe Manuhor Babe". To enable people to participate in the events, Dr. Sarma suggested that the programmes be organised at prominent venues in each district.
He further mentioned that larger districts, if necessary, may hold additional events in the co-districts.
The Chief Minister asked the District Commissioners to discuss the arrangements with their respective Guardian Ministers and ensure smooth and successful observance of the death anniversary programme.
Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, Cooperation Minister Jogen Mohan, Public Health Engineering Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, Power Minister Prasanta Phukan, Labour Welfare, Minister Rupesh Gowala, several Guardian Ministers of the districts, Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota, Additional Chief Secretaries Ajay Tewari, B. Kalyan Chakravarthy, Dr. K.K. Dwivedi, and several other senior officials were also present at the meeting physically and virtually. (ANI)