Lucknow,

08 Sept (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has constantly paid

heartfelt homage to great musician and Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his

birth and death anniversaries, recognizing his significant cultural impact and

timeless voice that conveyed Assam's spirit.

Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, has publicly recognized Dr.

Bhupen Hazarika on several occasions, hailing Assam as a culturally rich region

and recognizing the maestro's uniting role in Indian art and music. Dr. Bhupen

Hazarika, the famed Assamese singer, poet, and filmmaker, was posthumously

granted India's highest civilian accolade, the Bharat Ratna, for his lifelong

commitment to uniting communities through music.

In a post on X, UP CM remarked, “On the birth anniversary of

Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the legendary singer, songwriter, composer, and recipient

of the Bharat Ratna, renowned as 'Sudhakontho'—an indelible signature of

India's cultural consciousness—we offer humble tribute. Through his melodious

voice and extraordinary music, he brought the rich culture of the Northeast,

the aspirations of the common people, and the nation's diversity into direct

communion with every heart. His timeless songs, which weave the entire country

into a single thread, will continue to strengthen the spirit of brotherhood and

human values in society.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi