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Arunachal Unveils ‘Statue of Brotherhood’ and Opens Bhupen Hazarika Museum in Roing

The centenary push in Arunachal highlights coordinated tributes that celebrate Hazarika’s role as a bridge of cultural unity.

Bhupen Hazarika’s Legacy Lives On : Statue Unveiled At Historic Bolung Village In Arunachal

Overview

  • Pema Khandu paid floral tributes at the Statue of Brotherhood in Bolung and called Bhupen Hazarika a timeless bridge of unity.
  • The Bhupen Hazarika Museum was inaugurated at Roing to preserve the Bharat Ratna awardee’s works and memories.
  • Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein released the commemorative book ‘Arun Bhupen – a commemorative tribute’ and instituted the Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Award, first presented to Hemanta Bengia.
  • Assam’s education minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu attended the Bolung ceremony and conveyed greetings from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
  • The celebrations featured the unfurling of 100 flags, ceremonial lamps, and a photo gallery and exhibitions, with Bolung noted for Hazarika’s early ties and work on the film Mera Dharam Meri Maa.