I am a social leftist, I am a rebel - Zubeen Garg

One who was a revolutionary

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An artist for the masses

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Denounced his Brahmin identity

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A fighter for an inclusive Assamese identity

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Political activist

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Promoted cultural diveristy, defied ULFA's dictact

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Rejection of elitism

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