Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a public appeal for the cancellation of all remaining Bihu celebrations scheduled from May 10 onward, signaling what he describes as a “graceful close” to the month-long festivities that have been taking place across the state.
The Chief Minister made the announcement through his official account on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, expressing gratitude for the public participation in the celebrations while requesting their cooperation in concluding the festivities.
“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,” wrote Sarma in his statement. “However, the time has now come to conclude this festive season. I humbly appeal that all remaining Bihu functions scheduled from 10th May onwards be kindly cancelled.”
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…
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) May 9, 2025
Bihu, Assam’s most important cultural festival, traditionally marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring. This year’s celebrations have been particularly extensive, with numerous committees organizing cultural functions across cities, towns, and villages throughout the state.