Guwahati, Aug. 28 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday chaired the second meeting of the core committee for the yearlong celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati and discussed several planned initiatives for the celebrations beginning on September 8, 2025.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the main centenary event on September 13 to honour the Bard of the Brahmaputra.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with his Cabinet Colleagues, senior officers and core committee members of the yearlong celebration of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary, reviewed the preparations lined up for the celebrations.

He also directed all officials to ensure...