Guwahati, July 20 -- Music maestro Bhupen Hazarika, lovingly known as Sudhakantha (the Nightingale), is set to be honoured with a grand centenary celebration titled #BhupenDaAt100.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that a magnificent statue of the iconic figure will soon be unveiled in North Lakhimpur as part of a series of programmes to pay tribute to his legendary legacy.

The Chief Minister shared the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Bhupen Da was celebrated by people across the world, and as we gear up to celebrate #BhupenDaAt100, we have lined up a host of programmes to honour the Sudhakantha." The upcoming statue will symbolise the state's deep admiration for this towering cultural icon who...