Guwahati, July 25 -- A towering 13-foot bronze bust of the legendary Bhupen Hazarika, weighing nearly 4,000 kg, is nearing completion and is set to be unveiled in September 2025 as part of his birth centenary celebrations.

The statue is being installed near the Patacharkuchi police station on the banks of the Kaldia River in Assam's Bajali district. It is a tribute by Pragjyoti Club Patacharkuchi - one of the region's oldest and most respected social organisations.

This initiative aligns with recent resolutions passed by the Assam Legislative Assembly to honour Hazarika's legacy. Now in its 37th year, Pragjyoti Club has taken a leading role in this tribute.

The club has also constructed a modern three-storey building named Bhupen Hazar...