Sonowal calls upon people to preserve Bhupen Hazarika's legacy

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called upon people of the state Saturday to preserve the rich legacy of singer Bhupen Hazarika so that the new generation continues to be inspired.

Bhupen Hazarika was an artist of many hues whose creative works transcended borders, language and culture, he said.

He left an all pervasive impact and now it is our responsibility to preserve his rich legacy and bequeath the same to the new generation to develop them as good human beings, Sonowal said on the occasion of the legendary singer's 92nd birth anniversary.

The state government has decided to set a community centre in the name of the late singer near Dhola Sadia Bridge to reflect the unique yet closely connected culture,traditions and life-style of all the tribes and communities of North East, he said after paying tribute to the singere at his memorial here.

The Chief Minister also recalled former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's close association with Hazarika and also Prime Minister Narendra Modi's deep appreciation of the maestro's humanitarian values.