05-11-2011 : Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has condoled the passing away of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
In her condolence message the President has said, "Dr. Hazarika was a creative genius whose deep baritone voice was instantly recognized by poetry and music lovers across the nation. His use of folk music with a touch of the contemporary made his compositions unique in their own way. In his passing away, the nation has lost a music maestro and an artiste of exceptional ability."
This release issued at 1930 hrs.
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