Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Assam Assembly Votes to Rename Airport for Bhupen Hazarika
The Assam government has decided to rename the Dibrugarh airport after Bhupen Hazarika, a famous musician.
The Assembly voted to support this.
They will celebrate Hazarika's life with events starting September 8th, including one with the Prime Minister.
They also plan a special coin and a book about his life to honor his memory.
The goal is to share Hazarika's legacy of unity and humanity.
Assam Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution to rename Dibrugarh airport after Bhupen Hazarika.
The resolution was moved by State Transport Minister Jogen Mohan.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized Hazarika's message of universal love and humanity.
Year-long birth centenary celebrations will begin on September 8th with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.
Plans include a commemorative coin, a book on Hazarika's life, and programs across India.
- Who
- Assam Assembly, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, State Transport Minister Jogen Mohan
- What
- Dibrugarh airport to be renamed after Bhupen Hazarika.
- When
- June 9th (resolution passed), celebrations start September 8th
- Where
- Assam, Dibrugarh Airport
- Why
- To honor Bhupen Hazarika's legacy of universal love and humanity.
- Airport
- Dibrugarh Airport
- New Name
- Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika Airport, Dibrugarh
- Resolution Passed
- Assam Assembly
- Moved By
- State Transport Minister Jogen Mohan
- Celebration Start Date
- September 8th
- Celebration Location
- Guwahati
Sources
Assam Assembly adjourned for 30 minutes amidst ruckus by opposition members
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