The 14th death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika was commemorated with a magnificent chorus performance at Chowkidinghee Playground in Dibrugarh on Wednesday, where approximately 5,000 people gathered to sing the maestro’s immortal composition “Manuhe Manuhor Babe.”
The event was jointly organised by the Dibrugarh District Administration and the Department of Cultural Affairs.The massive gathering included participants spanning all generations—from small children to elderly citizens—who united their voices in tribute to the “Bard of the Brahmaputra.”
Assam Power Minister and Dibrugarh MLA Prasanta Phukan, Mayor Dr Saikat Patra, District Commissioner Bikram Kairi, and other officials joined the community in the emotional rendition.
“Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s music transcends time and boundaries. Today’s gathering demonstrates how his message of humanity and compassion continues to unite people,” Minister Phukan said at the event.
Mayor Dr Saikat Patra expressed his admiration for the turnout: “Seeing 5,000 voices, including young children, sing ‘Manuhe Manuhor Babe’ together is testament to Bhupen Da’s enduring legacy. His songs remain the cultural heartbeat of Assam.”
The commemorations began earlier in the morning at the District Commissioner’s Office premises, where Minister Prasanta Phukan, DC Bikram Kairi, Chief Executive Officer of Zila Parishad Bipul Kumar Das, and administrative officers paid floral tributes before the mega statue of Dr Bhupen Hazarika. The officials also lit ceremonial lamps to honor the cultural icon.
District Commissioner Bikram Kairi emphasised the event’s significance: “This collective tribute ensures that future generations remain connected to Dr Hazarika’s vision of a harmonious society built on mutual respect and empathy.”
Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s compositions, particularly “Manuhe Manuhor Babe” which celebrates humanity and compassion, continue to inspire social consciousness across Assam. The day’s events showcased Dibrugarh’s profound connection to Assam’s most illustrious son, whose artistic legacy championed human dignity, social justice, and cultural pride. The mass chorus at Chowkidinghee Playground marked one of the city’s largest cultural gatherings in recent memory.
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