Bihu dance entrants complained on poor food and living settings

GUWAHATI: Preparations for the world record Bihu dance performance are underway in Guwahati, but the event has been marred by allegations of poor accommodation and food provided to participants from across Assam.

According to reports, several participants who arrived on Monday were allegedly forced to sleep on the floor despite assurances from the Assam government that adequate accommodation and food would be provided.
Some participants even took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, claiming that they were not given adequate food or none at all.
In Golaghat, many participants claimed that travel arrangements were not made for them and many were stranded at bus stands.

It may be mentioned that the participants include musicians and dancers from across Assam who were supposed to be in Guwahati to rehearse the program starting today (April 11, 2023).
The participants, mostly boys, protested and demanded that hotels be provided as promised.
While in some videos it can be clearly seen that many participants were sleeping on the floor, it was not clear if it was the residence of the Assam government.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had earlier said in a press briefing that nearly 90 percent of hotels with rooms priced below Rs 1,000 were booked for the participants.
The participants are about to attempt a world record Bihu dance performance with 11,010 participants from across Assam.

His target is the Guinness Book of World Records. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be present on April 14 to witness the “historic event”.