Akhil Gogoi Calls for Official ‘Zubeen Divas’ on Sep 19 and ‘Bhupen Divas’ on Nov 5

Assamese politician Akhil Gogoi has made a formal request to the state government to designate two days as cultural observances. The first proposed day, September 19, would be dedicated to Zubeen Garg, a celebrated Assamese singer and actor whose contributions to music and cinema have earned him national recognition. The second day, November 5, would honor Bhupen Hazarika, the legendary folk singer, composer, and lyricist whose work has shaped Assamese identity and left a lasting legacy across India. Gogoi’s proposal comes amid growing efforts to preserve and promote Assamese cultural heritage, and he has called on the government to formalize these observances to inspire pride and awareness among the state's residents.