New Delhi [India], September 8 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday paid tribute to Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary, recalling the legendary musicianโs contribution to taking Assamese culture to the world stage and his enduring message of social unity.
In a post on X, Shah remembered Hazarika as the โBard of the Brahmaputraโ and said his music carried Assamese culture to the world stage in all its diversity.
โTributes to the Bard of the Brahmaputra, Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Ji on his Jayanti. Bhupenda’s music carried Assamese culture onto the world stage in all its diversity, and his lyrics mirrored the ethos that has kept society united through the ages. His immortal legacy will continue to inspire our vision of nation-building,โ Shah wrote.ย
Tributes to the Bard of the Brahmaputra, Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Ji on his Jayanti.
Bhupenda’s music carried Assamese culture onto the world stage in all its diversity, and his lyrics mirrored the ethos that has kept society united through the ages. His immortal legacyโฆ pic.twitter.com/8TAiuhWavq
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โ Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 8, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid his tributes to Hazarika, describing him as a towering cultural icon and visionary who gave voice to the soul of Assam and enriched Indiaโs cultural heritage through his music and humanism.
โRemembering and paying my tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Ji on his Jayanti. A towering cultural icon and visionary, Dr. Hazarika ji gave voice to the soul of Assam and enriched Indiaโs cultural heritage through his music and profound humanism,โ Rajnath Singh wrote in a post on X.
Singh said Hazarikaโs timeless compositions reflected the ideals of compassion, harmony and social justice and continued to resonate with generations across the country. He added that the musicianโs legacy reminded people of the enduring power of art and culture to unite people and transcend boundaries.
โHis timeless compositions reflect the ideals of compassion, harmony and social justice, resonating with generations across the country. His remarkable legacy continues to inspire us and reminds us of the enduring power of art and culture to unite people and transcend boundaries,โ he added.
Remembering and paying my tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Ji on his Jayanti. A towering cultural icon and visionary, Dr. Hazarika ji gave voice to the soul of Assam and enriched Indiaโs cultural heritage through his music and profound humanism.
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โ Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 8, 2026
JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare also remembered the legendary singer and his contribution to music, “Heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his birth anniversary. A legendary musician, poet and cultural icon, he gave the world unforgettable songs while showcasing Assam’s rich heritage with pride. His remarkable contribution to art and culture will always be remembered with admiration.”
Heartfelt tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his birth anniversary.
A legendary musician, poet and cultural icon, he gave the world unforgettable songs while showcasing Assam’s rich heritage with pride. His remarkable contribution to art and culture will always beโฆ
โ Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) September 8, 2026
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju wrote in his heartfelt tribute, “Our beloved Dr. Bhupen Hazarika jiโs music was more than melody, it carried the spirit of India.ย Fondly remembering the legendary Bharat Ratna, Bhupen Da on his jayanti. His timeless music & magical voice continue to inspire generations & live on in our hearts. #BhupenHazarika”
Our beloved Dr. Bhupen Hazarika jiโs music was more than melody, it carried the spirit of India.
Fondly remembering the legendary Bharat Ratna, Bhupen Da on his jayanti. His timeless music & magical voice continue to inspire generations & live on in our hearts. #BhupenHazarika pic.twitter.com/RYE6GVKV1Cโ Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 8, 2026
“On the birth anniversary of the great musician and Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika ji, I pay my humble respects to him. His invaluable contribution to the field of music and art will always be remembered. #BhupenHazarika, ” wrote Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.
เคฎเคนเคพเคจ เคธเคเคเฅเคคเคเคพเคฐ เคเคตเค เคญเคพเคฐเคค เคฐเคคเฅเคจ เคธเฅ เคธเคฎเฅเคฎเคพเคจเคฟเคค เคญเฅเคชเฅเคจ เคนเคเคผเคพเคฐเคฟเคเคพ เคเฅ เคเฅ เคเคฏเคเคคเฅ เคชเคฐ เคเคจเฅเคนเฅเค เคธเคพเคฆเคฐ เคจเคฎเคจเฅค
เคธเคเคเฅเคค เคเคฐ เคเคฒเคพ เคเฅ เคเฅเคทเฅเคคเฅเคฐ เคฎเฅเค เคเคจเคเคพ เค เคฎเฅเคฒเฅเคฏ เคฏเฅเคเคฆเคพเคจ เคธเคฆเฅเคต เคธเฅเคฎเคฐเคฃเฅเคฏ เคฐเคนเฅเคเคพเฅค#BhupenHazarika pic.twitter.com/EtL4ULkC2t
โ Samrat Choudhary (@samrat4bjp) September 8, 2026
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr Mohan Yadavย wrote on X, “On the birth anniversary of the musician and singer, Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika ji, I offer my humble respects. By bringing nature and human emotions to life through words and music, he delighted his admirers with his compositions, music, and voice. His contribution to the world of music will always be remembered.”
เคธเคเคเฅเคคเคเคพเคฐ เคต เคเคพเคฏเค, เคญเคพเคฐเคค เคฐเคคเฅเคจ, เคญเฅเคชเฅเคจ เคนเคเคพเคฐเคฟเคเคพ เคเฅ เคเฅ เคเคฏเคเคคเฅ เคชเคฐ เคธเคพเคฆเคฐ เคจเคฎเคจ เคเคฐเคคเคพ เคนเฅเคเฅค
เคชเฅเคฐเคเฅเคคเคฟ เคเคฐ เคฎเคพเคจเคตเฅเคฏ เคธเคเคตเฅเคฆเคจเคพ เคเฅ เคถเคฌเฅเคฆ เคต เคธเคเคเฅเคค เคธเฅ เคเฅเคตเคเคค เคเคฐ เคเคจเฅเคนเฅเคเคจเฅ เค เคชเคจเฅ เคฐเคเคจเคพเคเค, เคธเคเคเฅเคค เคเคฐ เคเคตเคพเค เคธเฅ เคชเฅเคฐเคถเคเคธเคเฅเค เคเฅ เคเคจเคเคฆเคฟเคค เคเคฟเคฏเคพเฅค เคธเคเคเฅเคค เคเคเคค เคฎเฅเค เคเคจเคเคพ เคฏเฅเคเคฆเคพเคจ เคธเคฆเฅเคต เคฏเคพเคฆ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ เคเคพเคเคเคพเฅค#เคญเฅเคชเฅเคจ_เคนเคเคผเคพเคฐเคฟเคเคพ#BhupenHazarika pic.twitter.com/S13X820oD6
โ Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) September 8, 2026
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari honoured the legacy of legendary singer with a heartfelt post on X, “Renowned singer and composer ๐ฎ๐ณ Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika ji’s birth anniversary; paying humble tribute to him”
๐ผ เคตเคฟเคเฅเคฏเคพเคค เคเคพเคฏเค, เคธเคเคเฅเคคเคเคพเคฐ ๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเคฐเคค เคฐเคคเฅเคจ เคญเฅเคชเฅเคจ เคนเคเคผเคพเคฐเคฟเคเคพ เคเฅ เคเฅ เคเคฏเคเคคเฅ เคชเคฐ เคเคจเฅเคนเฅเค เคธเคพเคฆเคฐ เคจเคฎเคจเฅค๐๐ป#เคญเฅเคชเฅเคจ_เคนเคเคผเคพเคฐเคฟเคเคพ#BhupenHazarika pic.twitter.com/sfjtfR31AC
โ Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 8, 2026
Dr Bhupen Hazarika, widely known as the โBard of the Brahmaputraโ, remains one of Assamโs most celebrated cultural figures. Through his music and lyrics, he gave expression to the lives, aspirations and cultural identity of the people of Assam and the wider Northeast.
His songs carried themes of humanity, harmony, equality and social justice, connecting with audiences across linguistic and geographical boundaries. His contribution to Indian music and culture earned him the Bharat Ratna, the countryโs highest civilian honour.
Hazarikaโs enduring body of work continues to inspire generations and remains an important part of Indiaโs cultural heritage. His music not only preserved the rich cultural ethos of Assam but also strengthened the idea of unity through art, making his legacy relevant even today.