Don't vote for us in 2026 if we can't give justice to Zubeen: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 27 made an emotional yet firm appeal to the people of the state, assuring that justice will be delivered in the case of singer Zubeen Garg’s mysterious death in Singapore. 

Speaking during a live interaction, the Chief Minister said, “The day I will fail to give justice to Zubeen, the public can punish me. If we cannot give justice to Zubeen, why would people vote for us in 2026? That is a fact we must all accept.”

Sarma recalled that six years ago he had warned that certain individuals around Zubeen were misleading and misguiding him. 

Expressing his deep personal bond with the late singer, the Chief Minister said he considered Zubeen a “national treasure” on the same pedestal as cultural icons Jyotiprasad Agarwala, Bishnu Prasad Rabha, and Bhupen Hazarika. He also remembered how Zubeen had composed a music video of songs written by his late father, Kailash Nath Sharma, which had received widespread appreciation.

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Highlighting his personal admiration for Zubeen, Sarma said, “I have never considered myself any less of a fan of Zubeen Garg. In fact, Himanta Biswa Sarma is a fan of Zubeen Garg.” He recalled his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate Zubeen’s treatment by creating a green corridor from Dibrugarh to Mumbai.

On the ongoing investigation, the Chief Minister confirmed that a Look Out Notice has been issued against Siddharth Sharma and Shyamkanu Mahanta. He also revealed that eight Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) based in Singapore, believed to have links to the case, have been directed to appear before the CID office in Assam for questioning.

Issuing a stern warning, Sarma said, “We want Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma in Assam on the 6th of October. By doing Facebook Lives and sending out a few letters, you will not be able to escape the people. If you are innocent, then go and make it clear in the court of law. Do not try and play with the patience of the people.”

The state government has already banned Shyamkanu Mahanta and organisations associated with him from holding any cultural or public events in Assam. Sarma assured that the law would take its own course and that the people of Assam would see justice delivered in Zubeen’s case.

Zubeen Garg, one of Assam’s most beloved cultural icons, passed away earlier this month in Singapore, triggering widespread grief and demands for a thorough probe.