# On Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary, PM Modi honours the voice of Assam

> Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to remember Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary, praising his musical legacy.

**Type:** article · **Category:** Leaders Speak · **Published:** 2026-09-08 · **Source:** TrendKia
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the social media platform X, posting from his official handle @narendramodi to pay tribute to legendary singer Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on his 100th birth anniversary. Modi's post honoured the artist widely associated with Assam's and the Northeast's cultural identity.

## What Modi wrote on X
In his post, Narendra Modi said he was remembering Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Ji on his 100th birth anniversary. Modi wrote, "His voice carried the soul of Assam and the spirit of the Northeast to the entire nation." He added that through his music, Hazarika beautifully gave expression to the thoughts and spirit of countless people. The post also included a link, which appeared to carry an accompanying image or video related to Dr. Hazarika.

## Who was Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
Dr. Bhupen Hazarika is regarded as a cultural icon not just in Assam but across the entire Northeast of India. He was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award. His songs frequently spoke of rivers, ordinary people and human dignity, carrying a message of unity and brotherhood. That is one reason his music continues to be recalled in states like Arunachal Pradesh as a symbol of harmony and brotherhood among the region's people.

## A recurring pattern of centenary tributes
Over the past several months, India has been marking the 100th birth anniversaries of several cultural figures, and Narendra Modi himself has repeatedly used social media to pay tribute on such occasions. He has previously remembered legendary singer Mohammed Rafi and actor Raj Kapoor on their 100th birth anniversaries. In recent months, the country has also seen wide discussion around the centenaries of actor Dev Anand, composer O.P. Nayyar, filmmaker Mrinal Sen and actor Uttam Kumar. The pattern is being seen as an effort to carry India's cultural legacy forward to a new generation.

## Public reaction
Reactions to Modi's post were mixed, with many users thanking the Prime Minister for remembering Dr. Hazarika and suggesting a memorial or museum in his name, while some others raised questions about unrelated issues concerning the Northeast and pressed the government for accountability.

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## Questions & Answers

### 1. Where did Narendra Modi post this tribute?
He posted it on the social media platform X from his handle @narendramodi.

### 2. What occasion prompted this post?
The post was made to mark Dr. Bhupen Hazarika's 100th birth anniversary.

### 3. What did Modi say in his post?
Modi wrote that Hazarika's voice carried the soul of Assam and the spirit of the Northeast to the entire nation.

### 4. What honour was Dr. Bhupen Hazarika given?
He was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

### 5. Has Modi made similar tributes before?
Yes, he has previously remembered figures like Mohammed Rafi and Raj Kapoor on their 100th birth anniversaries.

### 6. How did people react to the post?
Many thanked the Prime Minister and suggested a memorial, while some raised unrelated questions about the Northeast.

## Leader Profile: Narendra Modi
- **Role:** Prime Minister of India
- **Born:** 17 September 1950, Vadnagar, Gujarat
- **Party:** Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- **Education:** MA in Political Science

India's Prime Minister since 2014. He served as Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and is one of the BJP's most prominent leaders.

### Political Career & Achievements
- RSS pracharak before entering electoral politics
- Chief Minister of Gujarat (2001–2014)
- Prime Minister of India (since 2014)
- Led the BJP to Lok Sabha majorities in 2014 and 2019
- Launched Swachh Bharat Mission and rolled out GST

### Quick Facts
- Became a full-time RSS worker in 1971, long before electoral politics.
- In 2014 he led the first single-party Lok Sabha majority since 1984.


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