Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- A year-long celebration for the centenary of legendary musician Dr. Bhupen Hazarika will kick off with a massive event in Guwahati next month, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the grand opening on September 8, 2025, at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara.

The event, organized by the Assam government, will feature the release of a Rs 100 commemorative coin and a musical tribute by over 1,000 singers.

The highlight of the ceremony will be a powerful, 23-minute choral medley of Hazarika's most beloved songs. More than 1,000 singers from colleges and music institutes across Assam will come together for this historic performance.

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