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Guwahati, Apr 9: As Assam heads into Assembly elections, the state is witnessing its first major electoral exercise without its cultural icon Zubeen Garg, whose absence is being felt across both political and cultural spaces. At a polling station in Kahilipara's Bhagaduttapur area on Thursday, his wife Garima Saikia Garg turned up to vote despite health concerns, underscoring a sense of civic duty intertwined with personal loss. "It is our duty to vote, which is why I came. I am not well; I was discharged (from hospital) just yesterday, but I still came to fulfill my responsibility as a citizen. Earlier, I used to come with Zubeen," she said. She was accompanied by Garg's sister, Pami Borthakur, who urged voters to exercise their franchise responsibly. "I just want to say that everyone should vote with a clear and informed mind," she said. Garg passed away on September 19 during a visit to Singapore. Proceedings related to his death are currently underway at a fast-track court in Guwahati. Beyond the polling booths, his absence has also cast a shadow over the state's cultural calendar, particularly as Rongali (Bohag) Bihu approaches in the coming days. While preparations for the festival continue, the void left by the artiste remains palpable. Garg's voice, long synonymous with Bihu celebrations, is now set to echo only through recordings and memories. Renowned singer and music director Manas Robin, on April 9, said the people of Assam would deeply feel his absence during this year's festivities. "As a mark of respect to the iconic singer, I will not participate in any stage shows during the first seven days of Bihu," he said. Describing Garg as "like a brother," Robin also announced the release of a documentary titled Manas-Zubeenor Jatra, which will chronicle their shared journey, both on and off stage. Reflecting on the broader atmosphere, he noted that the ongoing elections may also influence the festive mood. "Bihu has always united people beyond differences, and I hope that spirit prevails," he added.
Guwahati, Oct 8 (PTI) Zubee Garg's cousin and Assam Police DSP Sandipan Garg was apprehended on Wednesday in connection with the singer's death in Singapore last month, taking the total number of arrests in the case to five, a senior officer said. The DSP was remanded to seven-day police custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Kamrup Metropolitan district, he said. A special investigation team under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Assam Police is probing into the singer's death. The police will also issue fresh summonses to 10 people associated with the Assam As ...Read More >
Guwahati: Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP govt in Assam of running a "Bunty-Babli style govt" and staged a symbolic "lie detector test" to attack the party's manifesto promises and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's record.At a press conference at the Congress headquarters, AICC media department chairman Pawan Khera questioned BJP's assurances on jobs, floods, corruption, wages and tribal status for six communities. A symbolic lie detector machine placed before journalists flashed a "red ...Read More >
Guwahati: It has been a full month since the shocking and mysterious death of Assam's most beloved cultural icon, Zubeen Garg, and yet the state continues to tremble with grief, disbelief, and growing rage. Exactly one month ago, the legendary singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, 2025, while swimming in the sea under mysterious circumstances. Streets, campuses, and social media platforms still echo with a single cry: #JusticeForZubeenGarg. What began as a moment of mourning has evolved into a people's movement, an emotional uprising blending art, politics, and collective co ...Read More >
Guwahati: Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday accused the BJP of diverting attention from key issues in Assam Assembly elections by creating controversies out of nothing and shaping the public discourse around them. Khera, in an interview with PTI, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Congress of trying to bring in the Communal Violence Bill is a "very strange statement" from a man who has been in power at the Centre for almost 12 years. "His party is also ruling Assam for the last 10 years, yet they have to go back to ancient history, misinterpret things and try to shift ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 3 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday accused the BJP of diverting attention from key issues in Assam Assembly elections by creating controversies out of nothing and shaping the public discourse around them. Khera, in an interview with PTI, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Congress of trying to bring in the Communal Violence Bill is a "very strange statement" from a man who has been in power at the Centre for almost 12 years. "His party is also ruling Assam for the last 10 years, yet they have to go back to ancient history, misinterpret things and t ...Read More >
Singer Papon remembered Zubeen Garg. He requested a swift investigation into Garg's sudden death. Garg, 52, died in Singapore on September 19. He sustained injuries during a scuba diving incident. The Assamese singer was known for popular tracks. His body was cremated with full state honours. An investigation into his passing is currently underway. Singer Papon remembered late musician Zubeen Garg in a social media post, asking for a swift investigation into his sudden death. Garg, 52, died in ...Read More >