Dr Bhupen Hazarika holds a special place in hearts of Arunachal people: Khandu

ITANAGAR, Nov 29: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said that Late Dr Bhupen Hazarika holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

Through his soulful voice and powerful pen, Dr Bhupen Hazarika beautifully captured the essence of our state’s breathtaking nature and vibrant culture in his songs, Khandu said in a social media post.

He said this when a delegation from the Bhupen Hazarika Cultural Trust met him at Itanagar today and discussed plans to celebrate his 100th birth anniversary next year.

“It was a pleasure to host the delegation from the Bhupen Hazarika Cultural Trust and discuss plans to celebrate his 100th birth anniversary.

This milestone is an opportunity to honour his unparalleled contributions to art, music and culture, which continue to inspire generations,” Khandu said.