Akhil Gogoi slams Assam CM: “If seeking justice for Zubeen is madness, you are a Hitler”

Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has sharply criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks on the ongoing demand for justice in the mysterious death of beloved singer Zubeen Garg. 

In a Facebook live session, Gogoi said, “If demanding justice for a loved artist is considered madness, if seeking punishment for the accused is madness, and if citizens expressing their demand for justice is interpreted as defiance against the government, then such a ruler cannot be called a democratic leader but must be called a monarch. And in your place, Chief Minister, you would be comparable to Hitler. Do you consider yourself a Hitler?”

Gogoi clarified that he and his supporters have never incited any “madness” but it is the Chief Minister who, according to him, has reacted irrationally to the public’s strong demand for a transparent and fair investigation into Zubeen Garg’s death. 

He accused Sarma of attempting to cover up the truth and protect the accused, saying the government’s response has sparked outrage among Assam’s people, who remain resolute in seeking justice for their beloved artist.

The MLA’s remarks come amid ongoing debates over the state government’s handling of the case, highlighting widespread frustration among fans and citizens demanding accountability. 

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Gogoi emphasised that public calls for justice are legitimate and must not be misconstrued as rebellion against the authorities.

The response comes after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly spoken about the late singer Zubeen Garg, urging that the artist should remain a beloved figure of the people rather than being politicised or associated with government agendas.

Addressing the media on October 23, the Chief Minister highlighted that Zubeen Garg did not consume alcohol, and even if he occasionally did, it was only in times of sorrow. “I have met Zubeen personally; he was not someone who drank alcohol,” Sarma stated, emphasising that the singer’s reputation should not be maligned in the name of justice.

“Some people are attempting to destroy Zubeen’s identity and soul under the pretext of seeking justice,” the Chief Minister said. “We will remember Zubeen Garg through his songs. We will not honour his memory by associating him with alcohol.”

"What is going on...who is running this.. Akhil Gogoi sends people in batches followed by the Congress, they are trying to associate Zubeen with only alchol and nothing more than that... so dont make that mistake," he added.