Sonowal Releases Hindi Biography of Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati

Overview

• The book titled 'Bhupen da ka surila safar' was unveiled on December 28 at Sarbananda Sonowal’s Jyotikuchi residence in Guwahati.
• Authored by Guwahati-based journalist Azhar Alam, the 184-page Hindi volume is published by the Assam Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti.
• Sonowal said presenting state icons in other languages strengthens cultural dialogue and builds deeper emotional and intellectual connections across India.
• He described Bhupen Hazarika as a voice of Assam who reflected India’s collective conscience and urged younger readers to engage with his ideals.
• The release aligns with year-long birth centenary observances for the Bharat Ratna awardee that began on September 8.