Guwahati, November 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the closing ceremony of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on November 29 as the Chief Guest and confer the Bhupen Hazarika National Award on veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched an online registration portal for members of the public wishing to attend the event, scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Addressing the media in Dispur, Sarma said the ceremony would celebrate the enduring legacy of Hazarika, popularly known as Sudhakantha, through performances by leading musicians from across the country and Assam.
National artistes scheduled to perform include Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, Kalpana Patowary, Angaraag Mahanta (Papon), Kavita Krishnamurti, L. Subramaniam, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Rahul Deshpande and Sriramchandra.
Several singers from Assam, including Tarali Sarma, Mousumi Saharia, Sankuraj Konwar, Dikshu Sarma, Rupam Bhuyan, Mayukh Hazarika, Zublee Baruah, Nahid Afrin, Anindita Paul, Dawor Hazarika and Achurjya Borpatragohain, will also participate.
A major highlight will be the participation of 1,000 artistes from Assam who had performed at the inaugural ceremony of the centenary celebrations. They will present some of Hazarika’s iconic compositions, including “Manuhe Manuhor Babe” and “We Are in the Same Boat, Brother”.
Another 1,000 college students from Assam associated with music and cultural activities will attend the programme. A special train has been arranged for their journey to the national capital.
The ceremony is expected to accommodate around 5,000 people, including artistes, students, diplomats, Governors, Chief Ministers, Union Ministers and other distinguished guests. The November 29 event will mark the culmination of a year-long celebration honouring the legendary singer, composer and cultural icon.
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