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Leaders Honor Bhupen Hazarika on His 100th Birth Anniversary
Bhupen Hazarika was a famous singer, composer and poet from Assam.
He was born on September 8, 1926.
His music shared Assamese and Northeast Indian culture with people across India.
His songs also spoke about kindness, fairness, unity and helping society.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered him on his 100th birth anniversary.
Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda and Rajnath Singh also honored him.
They said his music brought people closer together.
They believe his work will inspire future generations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Bhupen Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary on Tuesday.
Modi said Hazarika carried Assam and Northeast India’s spirit to the entire nation through music.
Hazarika’s work blended Assamese folk traditions with themes of humanity, justice, unity and social conscience.
Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda and Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to Hazarika’s cultural and artistic contributions.
The leaders said Hazarika’s legacy continues to promote Assamese heritage, social harmony and national unity.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda and Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Bhupen Hazarika.
- What
- They commemorated Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary and honored his musical and cultural legacy.
- Where
- The tributes were issued on social media, while Modi referred to the launch of centenary celebrations in Guwahati.
- When
- Tuesday, on Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary; he was born on September 8, 1926.
- Why
- The leaders honored Hazarika for presenting Assam and Northeast India’s culture nationally and for promoting unity, social justice and humanism through music.
Key facts
- Occasion
- Bhupen Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary
- Birth date
- September 8, 1926
- Known as
- Sudhakantha and the Bard of the Brahmaputra
- Home region
- Assam, Northeast India
- Artistic legacy
- Music blending Assamese folk traditions with universal themes
- Themes
- Humanity, justice, unity and social conscience
- Honors mentioned
- Tributes from Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, J.P. Nadda and Rajnath Singh
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“His timeless compositions reflect the ideals of compassion, harmony and social justice, resonating with generations across the country. His remarkable legacy continues to inspire us and reminds us of the enduring power of art and culture to unite people and transcend boundaries.”
thehansindia.com
“Bhupenda's music carried Assamese culture onto the world stage in all its diversity, and his lyrics mirrored the ethos that has kept society united through the ages. His immortal legacy will continue to inspire our vision of nation-building.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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