Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore after an unfortunate "drowning" incident. His mortal remains were flown back to Delhi and then transported to Guwahati.
The final rites were performed by Zubeen Garg's sister Palme Borthakur. The singer's widow, Garima Saikia, was seen in tears while paying her final tribute to 'Goldie', the name he was known as among friends and family.
While condemning the student's remarks, the Minister called for understanding, noting the deep emotional connection Assamese people have with Zubeen Garg. He also said all students from Nagaland are safe at the Kaziranga University in Assam's Jorhat.
Emotional fans across Assam paid tribute to popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, called the "King of Humming," following his untimely demise in Singapore on 19 September.
Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, best known for his track 'Ya Ali' in Bollywood film 'Gangster: A Love Story', has passed away at the age of 52 in Singapore on Friday.
Zubeen Garg, who was present in Singapore for the Northeast India Festival, had delivered memorable songs in Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali. One of his most popular releases came with the song 'Ya Ali' from Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Gangster'.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday lauded the talent and patriotism of the state's youth for sculpting a "near perfect sculpture" of the national emblem at a time when "some have a problem" with the Ashokan symbol.
Assamese people are lauding the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PM-BJP), Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and many government schemes initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they are receiving benefits from the Central government schemes.