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Lakhimpur, Oct: 19 At Silinibari in the newly formed Ranganadi constituency of Lakhimpur district, a public tribute ceremony was organized today in honor of the beloved artist Zubeen Garg by the voluntary organization Saddichha.
The memorial program was attended by former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Nabam Tuki, along with popular singer Jeli Tamin from the neighboring state. Also present was Nabam Yachu, wife of Nabam Tuki and a renowned figure in the Arunachal music industry.
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Prominent Assamese tea-tribe singer Subil Bargohain, known for his contributions to community folk music, also took part in the event.
It is noteworthy that in several albums produced by Nabam Yachu, Assam’s dearest artist Zubeen Garg had lent his voice in Apatani and Nyishi languages of Arunachal Pradesh — a gesture that had beautifully bridged the cultural bond between the two states.
During the event, Nabam Yachu made an emotional appeal to the government, demanding justice for Zubeen Garg’s death.
Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhupen Kumar Borah was also present at the ceremony. Paying deep tribute to the late artist, he said:
“The man whose death created a movement so massive that it could set a world record — that man is our beloved Zubeen Garg. Today marks 30 days since his passing. Zubeen Garg tried to unite the entire Assamese nation.”
Lakhimpur: Hunger Strike by Nationalist Youth Students’ Council
The Assam Nationalist Youth-Student Council (ANYSC), Lakhimpur district unit, held a hunger strike from 10 AM today in front of the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) office, demanding justice for Zubeen Garg.
More than a hundred leaders and activists of the organization participated in the protest.
Congress holds prayer and remembrance meeting at Lakhimpur Rajiv Bhawan
Meanwhile, at Lakhimpur Rajiv Bhawan, the Congress Party observed a month’s death anniversary prayer and remembrance ceremony for Zubeen Garg. The event was attended by Congress MLA Bhaskar Baruah and several district Congress leaders.
Kakai Rajgarh observes Kati Bihu without Zubeen Garg
In Kakai Rajgarh, near the Assam–Arunachal border in Lakhimpur district, people observed Kati Bihu in a somber mood, mourning the absence of their beloved artist Zubeen Garg.
Every year, the residents of Kakai Rajgarh celebrate with earthen lamps in fields and at Tulsi altars under the banner of Kakai Rajgarh Yuva Mancha, in association with Lakhimpur’s Lilabari branch of the Sahitya Sabha.
This year, the 13th Annual Kati Bihu celebration was led by Bitopan Sharma, secretary of Lilabari Sahitya Sabha. The event saw participation from senior journalist Kushal Saikia, and local advisors Dipen Gohain and Aman Ansari.
Villagers paid floral tributes to a portrait of Zubeen Garg, while children and devotees beautifully performed Tulsi Naam and Diha Naam.
The setting, decorated with thousands of glowing lamps and inscribed boards featuring Zubeen’s memorable quotes, made the Bihu celebration without Zubeen Garg deeply emotional and visually enchanting for everyone present.
