Doomdooma, April 25 -- Residents of Rupai Siding under Doomdooma Revenue Circle in Assam's Tinsukia district have demanded proper maintenance and beautification of Shahid Bedi and the statue of music maestro Bhupen Hazarika.

The statue was inaugurated in October last year by the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), Doomdooma Regional Committee, to mark the birth centenary of Bhupen Hazarika.

The Shahid Bedi, dedicated to martyrs, and the statue of Hazarika were set up as symbols of remembrance and cultural importance.

"These are ideals for our new generations. They can learn from here and keep Assam's pride and history safe," said a concerned resident.

"Bhupen Da was not just an artist, he was the voice of Assam's soul. Such a place dese...