Sarma visited the memorial site of legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, popularly known as “Zubeen Khetra”. He reviewed the ongoing development work at the memorial site.
The visit also marked the first time the Chief Minister visited the site after attending the last rites of the celebrated singer in September 2025.
He said, “The Public Works Department has already initiated the preliminary work at Zubeen Kshetra. Construction of a boundary wall worth around Rs 3 crore is underway. At the same time, measures are being planned to prevent possible landslides from the nearby hills so that the entire area remains protected.”
He added, “We want this place to emerge as a beautiful and peaceful memorial site that truly reflects Zubeen Garg’s contribution to the state and the people of Assam,”
Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore on September 19 last year, leaving fans across the region in shock. Durga Puja and Diwali celebrations were low key as the state was mourning his death. Garg died under mysterious circumstances in Singapore. There were protests and demands seeking justice for Garg.
Congress party in its five guarantees had promised “Garg has been murdered and within 100 days, we will provide justice.” Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited ‘Zubeen Khetra’ in Sonapur ahead of the polls. Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi visited “Zubeen Khetra” on October 17, 2025.Congress leaders were criticising top BJP national leaders for not visiting “Zubeen Khetra
Congress has earlier stated that Sarma had avoided visiting the place during the election period.
Sarma said he had visited the location multiple times before the final rites and selection of the memorial site.
“Before the memorial was selected and during his last rites, I visited this place more than 15 times. I felt deeply saddened to return here during the election period because the Opposition had turned this place into a political platform instead of a place to remember Zubeen Garg.”
The Chief Minister also alleged that Opposition parties tried to politicise the singer’s death for electoral gain.
“After Zubeen Garg’s death, the Opposition kept doing politics in his name, while during his lifetime they often dragged him into controversies. Zubeen Garg was always in our hearts and will continue to remain in the hearts of the people of Assam”.
“During the election campaign, Opposition parties used Zubeen Garg’s photographs in party offices and polling booths. People do not want such politicalization. They want artists to remain above politics. Assam BJP decided not to politicise his death, and time has proved that decision was correct,” the Chief Minister said.
From 60 seats in 2021, the BJP this time won 82 in the 126-member assembly. NDA together won 102 seats. Both AGP and BPF won 10 seats each. Congress could just win 19 seats. It won 26 seats in 2021.
