Prime Minister addressed the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
About Bhupen Hazarika (1926-2011)
- Born in Assam, he is popularly known as the "Bard of Brahmaputra" and "Sudhakantha" (the Nightingale).
- Conferred with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan, and Bharat Ratna.
- Key Contributions:
- He was a humanist whose songs promoted themes of communal harmony, optimism, justice, a message of protest, revolutionary zeal and empathy amongst people.
- Created evergreen songs like Manuhe Manuhar Babe, Moi Eti Jajabor, Bistirno Parore, blending Assamese folk with universal messages of humanity, justice, and harmony.
- He promoted emotion of brotherhood and unity amongst the tribes of region.