In Assam, a number of organizations have organized programmes today to mark the 84th birthday of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award winning legendary singer, poet and cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. All Guwahati Students Union, Heritage North-East, Luitporia Sanskritik Gosthi and other cultural bodies of the State have organized song competitions of Dr. Hazarika to mark the occasion. The day has also been observed as the ‘people’s music day’ (Gana Sangiter Din) all over the State. The Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has extended warm wishes to Dr Bhupen Hazarika on his birthday. In a letter to the maestro, Mr.Gogoi said that Dr Hazarika had made unparalleled contribution to the State's cultural arena and enriched its national life like few others had done before. The Chief Minister said, Dr Hazarika has established the State's unique culture through his music in the global arena and his creations will always be a source of endless inspiration for the people of Assam.