Smriti Soudh inaugurated at Natasurjya Phani Sarma Samadhisthal in Tezpur

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TEZPUR: Member of Parliament, Tezpur HPC, Pallab Lochan Das on Wednesday inaugurated a 'Smriti Soudh' at Natasurjya Phani Sarma Samadhisthal at Kalibari, Tezpur on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the great dramatist and filmmaker, in the presence of MLA of Tezpur, Prithiraj Rabha, DC Deba Kumar Mishra, chairperson, Sonitpur Zilla Parishad, Dolly Surin, chairperson, TMB, Prajnanoo Bhattacharyya and other senior officials of the Sonitpur district administration.

The project is being implemented by Tezpur Municipal Board at a cost of Rs 22 lakh under 14th Finance Commission and has been designed and executed by sculptor Hari Narayan Das of Parbatia, Tezpur. The Deputy Commissioner delivered the welcome address saying that the finishing touches on the Soudh would be completed within a short period of time and he spoke on the overall project that had been taken up to develop the Samadhisthal.

Renowned dramatist and recipient of Natasurya Phani Sarma Award, Aishwarya Kakati was present on the occasion as keynote speaker and spoke on the need to preserve the legacy of the artiste.

Speaking on the occasion, MP Pallab Lochan Das said a long-cherished dream of the people of Tezpur was finally taking shape and asked the officials to complete the project as soon as possible.

Family members of Phani Sarma, officials and staff of various government departments and several renowned artistes and public of Tezpur were present in the programme.

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