Assam Mourns Cultural Icons Amid Bhupen Hazarika Centenary Celebrations

Assam is in mourning after the recent deaths of singer Zubeen Garg and flautist Dipak Sarma, casting a shadow over year-long celebrations for Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary. BJP leaders paid tribute to Sarma, acknowledging the state’s deep emotional loss. Despite the grief, scheduled programmes will continue, including a mass tribute where 5,000 students will sing “Manuhe Manuhor Babe” on Hazarika’s death anniversary.