HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, May 9: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Assam government has cancelled all Bihu celebrations across the state, as well as events marking the four-year anniversary of the current state government.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision via his official social media handle.
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“Over the past month, we have joyfully celebrated Bihu across Assam through numerous cultural events. I sincerely thank everyone for their enthusiastic participation and contributions. However, the time has now come to conclude this festive season. I humbly appeal that all remaining Bihu functions scheduled from May 10 onwards be kindly cancelled. Let us bring this vibrant celebration to a graceful close, with the same unity and spirit in which it was celebrated,” Sarma wrote on the micro-blogging site X.
The chief minister also confirmed that there will be no celebrations marking the government’s four-year milestone on Saturday.
In another post, Sarma stated, “Tomorrow marks the completion of four years of the present Government in Assam. However, there will be no celebrations to mark the occasion. A press conference will be held as the only official event.”
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated in the aftermath of recent events in Pahalgam, which intensified following Indian airstrikes on terror hideouts in Pakistan.
