By Russel Tirkey

Zubeen Garg was a phenomenon — a man who carried a state’s emotions, frustrations, and aspirations in his voice. Fearless, unapologetically outspoken, and fiercely independent, he believed that freedom of expression was not just a privilege but a responsibility. Through his art and activism, Zubeen became the living embodiment of what it means to speak truth to power, even when that truth came at a cost.

For Zubeen, music was never confined to melody — it was a form of protest, a reflection of conscience. He used his voice and his stage to question injustice, hypocrisy, and political arrogance. His strong opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was one of the most defining moments of his life. While many remained silent or adjusted to convenience, Zubeen stood

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