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Bhubaneshwar Sadhu Thakur portrait unveiled at Assam Bhavan



In a meeting held on 27th October 2012 at Assam Bhavan, Mumbai, the Deputy Resident Commissioner, had accepted a proposal of placing a portrait of Sri Sri Bhubaneshwar Sadhu Thakur in Assam Bhavan, along with other portraits of freedom fighters, political and religious heads of Assam.

On 4th November, Deputy Resident Commissioner, Sri Devasish Sharma as a chief guest garlanded the portrait of Sadhu Thakur in a simple ceremony, organised by Bishnupriya Manipuri Kalyan Samittee, Mumbai. While addressing the small gathering, Sharma talked about the purpose of having the Assam Bhavan in Mumbai. He emphasised the need of volunteers to come forward and guide the cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital for smooth formalities i.e., registration, appointments, tests etc. He stressed that the money is not a problem, but there is dire shortage of manpower.

The Bishnupriya Manipuri Kalyan Samittee (BMKS) President, Sri Rebati Mohan Sinha in his thanks giving speech, assured the Commissioner that BMKS would rise to the occasion and co-operate with the officials of Assam Bhavan in near future. He congratulated Sri Bibhulal and Bipul Sharma for all out help rendered for the success of the ceremony.


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  1. Unknown8 November 2012 at 15:49

    Bishnupriya Manipuri Kalyan Samittee, Mumbai baro tat president RM Sinha giroke dhanyabad. Assam Bhavane Sadhuthakuror portrait ahan thana ehan niyam harour yarihan.

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