‘One of the greatest ambassadors Assam has ever had’: DyCM Shivakumar pays tribute to Zubeen Garg

JORHAT (Assam): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday met Garima Saikia Garg, the wife of Zubeen Garg, and offered condolences on behalf of the Congress Party on her husband’s demise.

Shivakumar attended the 13th day post-death rituals organised at Jorhat, where multiple political leaders gathered to pay respects. Speaking to the media, he stressed that Zubeen Garg was one of the “greatest ambassadors” Assam has ever had. He also highlighted that Zubeen Garg’s music is immortal as he has contributed to more than 40 languages.

My deepest condolences to Garima Saikia Garg and the entire family of Zubeen Garg. Losing someone so beloved is an unimaginable pain, and my thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

In this moment of grief, I, along with Shri Rahul Gandhi and the entire Congress party,… pic.twitter.com/HPN7sbDsjz

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) October 1, 2025

“I have come here to pay my respects to Zubeen Garg on behalf of the Indian National Congress and Rahul Gandhi. Zubeen Garg is one of the greatest ambassadors that Assam has ever had. He stood with the people of Assam during every difficult time, his music is immortal. He has contributed to more than 40 languages. His passing away is a great loss to the entire nation and music world”, Shivakumar mentioned.

Today in Jorhat, I joined the people of Assam to honour the life and legacy of the great singer Zubeen Garg.

His music transcended boundaries and carried the soul of Assam to the world. The outpouring of love and respect I witnessed today is a moving reminder of the deep bond… pic.twitter.com/bhKDRf1arR

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) October 1, 2025

Earlier, Union Minister and Rajya Sabha MP from Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal, assured that whoever is involved in the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg, “will not be spared” and be “given exemplary punishment”, amid the ongoing investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). Sonowal also attended the post-death rituals of the singer.

“From the side of the government, the investigation which has started, the clear message from the government is that someone who is involved in the incident will be given strictest punishment. That is clear. No one will be spared, whoever is involved will be given exemplary punishment”, the Union Minister said.

Earlier, Shyamkanu Mahanta, organiser of the North East Music Festival in Singapore, and Siddharth Sharma, manager of singer Zubeen Garg, were sent to 14 days’ police custody by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Kamrup on Wednesday in connection with the death of the singer. Heavy security personnel were deployed at the CID office, Guwahati, where Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma were being questioned.

The 52-year-old Assamese music icon died on September 19 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. His mortal remains were first flown to Delhi and later transported to Guwahati on September 21 by a commercial flight. (ANI)