Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid his respects to Barpeta Satra Burha Sattriya Basistha Dev Sarma at the funeral on Monday.
While addressing to media, CM Sarma expressed his sympathies to the entire state and noted how the passing of the Burha Sattriya is a significant loss for the Assamese community.
CM Sarma urged the next generation to advance Assamese arts and culture, particularly Satriya culture, by drawing inspiration from Basishta Dev Sarma’s ideas.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, Health Minister Keshab Mahanta, MP Abdul Khaleque and several other ministers and officials.
Burha Sattriya Basistha Dev Sarma passed away on October 22 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
The renowned Sattriya exponent was chosen by the Assam government in 2017 for the Srimanta Sankardev Award, which is given at the national level.