Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ceremony organized to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati. Modi, participating in the ceremony organized to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, issued a ‘memorial coin and postage stamp’ in his honor. At the same time, in his address, Modi said that today is amazing day and these moments are precious. The scene I saw here, the enthusiasm and synergy that I saw, the Lee of Bhupen music was seen, if I say in the words of Bhupen Da, then it was coming to the mind again and again – ‘Time o slowly come, time, time, walk slowly.’
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Narendra Modi said that just a few days ago, on 8 September, Bhupen Hazarika’s birthday has passed. That day I expressed my feelings in an article dedicated to Bhupen Da. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in this birth centenary year event. He said that Bhupen Da composed such immortal compositions. Who continued to connect India with her vowels. Which shocked the generations of India. He said that our government is very proudly celebrating Bhupen Da’s birth centenary year. We are taking Bhupen Hazarika’s songs, his messages and his life-yatra from house to house.
The Prime Minister said that Bhupen Hazarika served music for life. When music becomes a practice, it touches our soul and when music becomes a resolution, it becomes a medium to show a new direction to the society. The music of Bhupen Da was so special. The ideals he lived, he also sang in his songs. We see so much love for Maa Bharati in her songs because he won the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat’. Bhupen Hazarika’s music incorporates the concept of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’; He was composed in the cultural traditions of India.
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He said that Bhupen da was the great hero of unity and integrity of India. Decades ago, when the North East was a victim of neglect, the North East was left to burn in the fire of violence and separatism. Then Bhupen Da continued to give voice to the unity of India even in that difficult time. Modi said that when we talk about connectivity, people often miss rail, road or air connectivity. However, another connectivity is needed for the unity of the country, that is cultural connectivity. He said that in the last 11 years, the country has given great importance to cultural connectivity along with the development of North East. This is a campaign, which continues continuously.