Lakhimpur, Oct. 30 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday unveiled a statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika at Khelmati in North Lakhimpur town of Lakhimpur district.

According to the release, the statue has been constructed by the North Lakhimpur Municipal Board at a cost of Rs 40 lakh (approximate) as part of the year-long centenary celebrations of the legendary singer's birth anniversary.

Later, Chief Minister Sarma also inaugurated the newly constructed 'Gaurav Path' in North Lakhimpur town.

"Fulfilling a long-cherished aspiration of the residents of the town, the 0.54-km-long road stretch has been developed under the Chief Minister's Urban Road Development Scheme for the year 2023-24", a release said.

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