Assam opens online registration for Bhupen Hazarika centenary finale in Delhi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the online registration portal for members of the public wishing to attend the grand closing ceremony of the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on November 29, 2026.

The Chief Minister launched the portal during an interaction programme in Dispur.

The closing ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Guest. He will confer the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Award on renowned singer Usha Mangeshkar, who has consented to receive the honour. The evening will feature a special musical presentation celebrating the timeless creations of Sudhakantha Bhupen Hazarika.


Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said the closing ceremony would bring together eminent national-level artistes and local artistes from Assam in a grand tribute to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. Among the national artistes scheduled to perform his immortal compositions are Shreya Ghoshal, Shankar Mahadevan, Kalpana Patowary, Angaraag Mahanta (Papon), Kavita Krishnamurti, Dr. L. Subramaniam, Kaushiki Chakraborty, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Rahul Deshpande and Sriramchandra.

Representing Assam, artistes including Tarali Sarma, Mousumi Saharia, Sankuraj Konwar, Dikshu Sarma, Rupam Bhuyan, Mayukh Hazarika, Zublee Baruah, Nahid Afrin, Anindita Paul, Dawor Hazarika and Achurjya Borpatragohain will also perform. Special instrumental performances by Sunita Bhuyan and Rupam Talukdar are also being planned.

A major highlight of the evening will be the participation of 1,000 artistes from Assam who performed at the inaugural ceremony of the birth centenary celebrations. Along with the national and local artistes, they will collectively perform Dr. Hazarika's iconic songs, 'Manuhe Manuhor Babe' and 'We Are in the Same Boat, Brother'.

In addition, 1,000 college students from Assam associated with music and cultural activities will attend the event. The Education Department has coordinated their participation, and a special train has been arranged to facilitate their journey to New Delhi.

The Chief Minister said the programme would have an overall audience capacity of approximately 5,000, with around 2,000 participants comprising artistes and students from Assam. Ambassadors of various countries, Governors, Chief Ministers, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, representatives of political parties and other distinguished personalities associated with Dr. Hazarika's legacy will also be invited.

Stating that the event would also be accessible to admirers of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, the Chief Minister said the state government had opened an online registration facility for interested individuals from Assam, other parts of the country and abroad. Registration will commence on November 6, 2026, and applicants can access the portal through their mobile phones.

The process involves mobile number verification through an OTP, submission of basic personal details along with a copy of the Aadhaar card, and generation of an acknowledgement for future reference.

Following scrutiny and security verification, selected applicants will be able to download their e-passes from 12 noon on November 12, 2026. The e-pass, issued in the applicant's name, will carry a QR code. Applicants will have to complete a selfie-based verification process by scanning the QR code using their mobile phones. At Bharat Mandapam, the same QR code, along with an original photo identity document, must be presented at the entry gate.

It may be noted that registration alone will not guarantee entry. Only applicants issued e-passes will be permitted to attend the programme. The e-pass will be strictly personal and non-transferable.

The Chief Minister further clarified that entry to the programme would be completely free of cost. However, those registering through the portal will have to make their own arrangements and bear their travel and accommodation expenses. The state government will not bear any such expenses.