Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi and Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Thursday congratulated family of Dr Bhupen Hazarika on receiving Bharat Ratna for the bard of the Brahmaputra posthumously from the President on Thursday.
In a statement here, Mukhi said that Hazarikas contribution to the cultural field of Assam and the country in general is monumental.
Honouring him with the coveted Bharat Ratna is a fitting recognition to his sagacious and multi-faceted role.
He also thanked the central government for choosing Dr Bhupen Hazarika for the honour.
Sonowal said conferring the Bharat Ratna on Dr Bhupen Hazarika (posthumously) is a matter of great joy and pride for the people of Assam.
In a statement here, Sonowal said, "this momentous act of the government of India inspires the Assamese people living in India and abroad.This step has fulfilled a long pending demand and aspiration of the people of Assam."
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