Guwahati, Sept. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to music icon Bhupen Hazarika on his 99th birth anniversary, calling him one of India's most remarkable voices and a symbol of unity through art.

In a heartfelt message shared on Monday, Modi reflected on Hazarika's towering contributions to Indian culture and marked the beginning of the late maestro's birth centenary year.

The Prime Minister highlighted that Hazarika's influence went far beyond music. He described the Bharat Ratna awardee as "the heartbeat of the people," whose songs carried messages of kindness, justice, empathy, and rooted identity.

"What Bhupen Da gave us extends far beyond music. His works embodied emotions that transcended melody," Modi wrote.

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