Assam Assembly to Debate Renaming Dibrugarh Airport After Bhupen Hazarika on June 9

The special session, called by Governor Acharya under Article 174(1), honors the cultural icon as part of his birth centenary celebrations.

Overview

The Assam Legislative Assembly will convene a one-day special session on June 9, 2025, at 9:30 AM in Dispur to discuss renaming Dibrugarh Airport after Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya summoned the session under Article 174(1) of the Indian Constitution, following a May 15 notification.
This move aligns with the Assam Cabinet's earlier decision to commemorate Hazarika's birth centenary by renaming the airport.
The proposal has received widespread support from political and cultural circles, recognizing Hazarika's contributions to Assamese and Indian cultural heritage.
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, a legendary musician, poet, and filmmaker, is celebrated as a transformative figure in Assam’s cultural identity.