Discussion on observation of upcoming Bishnu Rabha Divas held

Tezpur : A meeting regarding the observance of the upcoming Bishnu Rabha Divas 2025, scheduled for June 20, was held today under the chairmanship of District Commissioner Ankur Bharali at the Conference Hall of the DC’s Office, Sonitpur. The meeting was graced by the MLA of Tezpur LAC, Prithiraj Rava, and attended by Additional District Commissioner Kabita Kakati Konwar, Executive Magistrates, the Cultural Development Officer, representatives from the Education Department and local colleges, as well as members of various social and cultural organisations. In his opening remarks, DC Bharali apprised the gathering of the directives received from the Cultural Department, Government of Assam, regarding the observance of Bishnu Rabha Divas. He urged all departments and stakeholders to come together to commemorate the occasion in a befitting manner. He further emphasised that the day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the immense contributions of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha to society, culture, and the arts. ADC Kabita Kakati Konwar informed that five vehicles will be deployed across the five LACs of the district for the purpose of branding and promoting Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha’s works, particularly his songs. These vehicles will operate from around 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, visiting pre-designated locations, playing his compositions, and engaging educational institutions and students in the programme. The District Commissioner also directed that on 20th June, all schools under the district’s jurisdiction must arrange for a speech during morning assembly on the life and legacy of Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha. Additionally, higher educational institutions are encouraged to organise talks or seminars on his contributions. Further discussions were held regarding the finalisation of a venue for the live streaming of the central commemorative programme, which will be hosted in Nalbari this year. Plans for the tribute ceremony (Shraddhanjali) at Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha Samadhi Kshetra, Tezpur, to be held on the morning of 20th June, were also deliberated during the meeting.