Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the ongoing protests following the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg had deviated from their original purpose and were now being used to serve political interests.

Speaking to reporters at Baksa , Sarma remarked, “If I resign today, 50 percent of the protests will end immediately. And if Gaurav Gogoi becomes Chief Minister, the remaining 50 percent will also stop.”

Calling for restraint and unity, Sarma asserted, “This movement is not about seeking justice for Zubeen anymore.” He urged the public to distinguish between true admirers of the late singer and those “exploiting his name for political mileage.”

“The fans who loved Zubeen during his lifetime were genuine,” he said. “But after his passing, a new group has emerged —

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