Correspondent
BOKAJAN, Sep 08: The Assam Jatiyabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) Bokajan regional committee today celebrated the 79th birth anniversary of Assamese music maestro Dr. Bhupen Hazarika at their own office in Bokajan. The event began at 6 pm in the evening with homage paid through the lighting of a lamp led by Karbi Lammet Amei (KLA) president Barim Engti.
The main event was chaired by KLA president Barim Engti, while AJYCP Central Executive member Jitu Phukon introduced the guests. The chief guest of the event was former PDCK chairman Sarsing Engti @ IK Songbijit Engti Kathar. Among other guests were retired bank manager Surjya Saikia, Bokajan Asom Sahitya Sabha Bokajan branch president Diganta Bora, journalist Thaneswar Neog, Ambedwar Chetia, SGB Borsing Bey, KSA Bokajan District Committee president Raju Engleng and others.
During the programme, AJYCP felicitated the former armed rebel leader IK Songbijit for giving up the armed struggle and choosing peaceful means of protest.
Guests present at the event talked about the life, works and music of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.