Assam: Congress workers vandalise party office in Bijni, attack Zubeen Garg’s photo in protest

A fresh controversy has erupted in Assam’s Bijni constituency after Congress workers vandalised their own party office and attacked a photograph of music icon Zubeen Garg, triggering widespread criticism.

The incident unfolded at the Block Congress Committee office in Bijni, where agitated party workers staged a protest following the party’s decision not to field a candidate from the constituency. The move sparked anger among local cadres, who accused the leadership of sidelining grassroots interests.

Eyewitnesses said the protest quickly turned violent, with workers ransacking the office premises, damaging furniture, and creating chaos within the premises. The protesters targeted a photograph of Zubeen Garg displayed inside the office, striking it repeatedly with chairs in a display of rage.

The attack on the image of the popular cultural icon has drawn sharp reactions, with critics questioning the party’s approach and its perceived attempts to invoke the singer’s influence in political discourse while failing to command respect among its own cadre.

The vandalism and targeting of a public figure have further intensified scrutiny of the party’s internal cohesion and messaging.

The Congress leadership is yet to issue an official response to the incident, even as the episode adds to a series of recent internal flashpoints that have surfaced in the run-up to the polls.

Meanwhile, a complaint has been lodged against the Congress workers involved in the incident.