Published on : 21 Oct 2025, 12:57 pm

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has dismissed the ongoing protests over the death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg as politically driven, asserting that the agitation is not about justice. “If I resign today, half the protests will end; if Gaurav Gogoi becomes Chief Minister, the rest will stop,” Sarma said.

He further stated that the ongoing protest fails to honour the true legacy of the late singer. Commenting on Zubeen Garg’s fan base, the Chief Minister said it comprises two groups — genuine admirers who have always loved the artist, and others who surfaced only after his death. The latter, he noted, are the same individuals who once criticised Zubeen at every turn.

Furthermore, Sarma comments on how the media outlets have exa

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