Govt Releases Official Rs100 Commemorative Coin
Guwahati: Authorities have issued a stern warning after a fake commemorative stamp of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika began circulating on social media, calling it misleading and unrelated to official releases.
Digboi MLA Suren Phukan condemned the act, saying, “Such actions dishonor one of Assam’s greatest sons. Everyone must refrain from sharing fake content and help preserve his legacy.” The BJP Assam Pradesh unit, CMO Assam, and leaders including Dilip Saikia also urged the public to verify sources before forwarding unverified material.
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Officials from the Ministry of Finance and India Post clarified that only the officially gazetted Rs100 commemorative coin and stamp, released on government portals, are legitimate.
The Centre unveiled the special Rs100 silver coin on September 13 in Guwahati to mark Hazarika’s birth centenary. Released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the coin bears Hazarika’s portrait alongside the Ashoka Pillar, symbolizing his enduring legacy as the “Bard of the Brahmaputra.”
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The event also featured the launch of a commemorative postage stamp, honoring Hazarika’s unparalleled contributions to music, poetry, and cultural unity.
