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Assam’s Bulbuli fights returns after 10-year hiatus, CM calls it ‘quintessential tradition’

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January 15, 2024
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Assam’s Bulbuli fights returns after 10-year hiatus, CM calls it ‘quintessential tradition’

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma participating in Bulbuli fight during Magh Bihu. (Photo:@himantabiswa)

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GUWAHATI: After a hiatus of nearly nine years, the resounding echoes of Bulbuli fights once again grace the Magh Bihu celebrations in Assam, on Monday.

The revival comes with the blessing of the state government, which has granted permission for the traditional competition accompanied by specific policies and guidelines.

The Bulbuli fights, a quintessential Bihu tradition, were relished by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during Magh Bihu celebrations at Shri Hayagriva Madhav Mandir in Hajo, on Monday.

Taking to a micro-blogging website, he expressed, “Breathing life into our ancient customs and rituals has been a cornerstone of our policies. After nearly a decade, I was able to witness the Bulbuli fight, a quintessential Bihu tradition which was recently revived by our government.”

The decision to resurrect the cherished Bulbuli fights was made during a cabinet meeting on December 21, 2023 marking the return of this age-old tradition to the revered Hayagriva Madhav Mandir in Hajo.

The historic and traditional competition, tracing its roots to the era of Swargadeo Pramatta Singha, has been reinstated following a decade-long hiatus.

Originally banned by the Gauhati High Court in 2015 due to concerns over animal cruelty, the Bulbuli fights are now being reintroduced as part of the state’s efforts to preserve and honour its age-old customs and traditions.

The reinstatement, however, comes with strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), similar to those mandated for organizing Moh-juj or buffalo fights.

The SOPs issued for Bulbuli bird fights highlight the utmost care and safety of the participating birds.

Key points include ensuring the birds’ safety, providing food and water at the venue, conducting the games in a disciplined manner, restricting access to only authorised personnel, and releasing the Bulbuli birds in perfect condition after the event.

Furthermore, it was highlighted that both buffalo and Bulbuli fights shall be permitted only at locations where these traditional events have been consistently conducted for the past 25 years.

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