A day after the sudden demise of legendary singer and filmmaker Zubeen Garg, the Assam authorities has introduced three days of state mourning from September 20 to 22, 2025. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota confirmed the choice on X, stating, “Throughout this era, there will likely be no official leisure, dinners, or ceremonial features.”
Zubeen Garg’s demise: Assam declares three days of state mourning
The federal government expressed its condolences in an announcement, saying, “The Authorities of Assam expresses deep shock and sorrow on the passing of Shri Zubeen Garg, eminent singer, filmmaker and cultural icon.” Ongoing ‘Seva Saptah’ programmes have been postponed as a mark of respect, although important service actions comparable to well being camps, TB assist initiatives, and plantation drives will proceed.
Zubeen Garg, 52, handed away in Singapore whereas attending the North East India Pageant. In keeping with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the singer died throughout a yacht journey whereas “swimming within the sea and not using a life jacket” alongside 17 others.
The singer’s household, mourning the loss, awaited the arrival of his physique at their Kahilipara residence in Guwahati. His father, Mohini Mohan Borthakur, who’s in his eighties and suffers from Alzheimer’s illness, appeared resigned, whereas Garg’s spouse acquired mourners and well-wishers calmly, in keeping with a report by PTI.
Chief Minister Sarma introduced on X that he’ll journey to Delhi to obtain Garg’s mortal stays and accompany them to Guwahati. “I will likely be going to Delhi later in the present day to obtain our beloved Zubeen’s mortal stays, which is able to arrive from Singapore. From there, we are going to instantly deliver him again to Guwahati, hopefully by 6 am,” he posted. Officers confirmed that the physique is anticipated to reach in Delhi on Saturday evening and in Guwahati on Sunday morning by way of a particular plane.
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