My statement misread, Bharat Ratna for Bhupen Hazarika an honour: son

Tej's criticism of Citizenship Amendment Bill was interpreted to mean he wouldn't accept the award his dad's behalf, now says he will be honoured to receive it

Noted musician Bhupen Hazarika's son Tej has said his earlier statement on the Narendra Modi government announcing conferring Bharat Ratna on his father was misinterpreted, and that it would be an honour for him to receive the award on behalf of his father.

Official sources said that Tej, who resides in the United States, in a statement to the government said, "It is unfortunate that (some) people would completely misinterpret my public statement dated February 11, 2019  regarding the Bharat Ratna itself by sadly misrepresenting my view of it."

On February 11, Tej had criticised the Modi government's Citizenship Amendment