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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju paid his last respects to the legendary singer Zubeen Garg in Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present, personally overseeing the funeral arrangements. The ceremony included a gun salute as a mark of honor for the artist. Zubeen Garg's body was repatriated from Singapore, where he had been participating in a cultural festival.

Key Points: Kiren Rijiju and Himanta Sarma Pay Final Respects to Zubeen Garg

  • A gun salute was given to honor the late singer at his final rites ceremony
  • Chief Minister Himanta Sarma coordinated rituals with the singer's family members
  • Zubeen Garg's body was brought from Singapore via Delhi for the Assam funeral
  • Fans gathered in large numbers for a final darshan of the beloved artist
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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju pays heartfelt tribute to Zubeen Garg

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Assam CM Himanta Sarma attend singer Zubeen Garg's funeral in Kamarkuchi. A gun salute honors the artist as fans gather.

"People have demanded a post-mortem of Zubeen Garg's body in Assam as well. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Kamrup, September 23

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday paid his last respects to famous singer Zubeen Garg at a crematorium in Kamarkuchi village in Sonapur.

The mortal remains of Zubeen were brought to the crematorium in Kamarkuchi village of Assam for the final rites. Fans gathered in huge numbers for the final darshan of the ace singer.

A gun salute was given to Zubeen at a crematorium in Kamarkuchi village.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was present at the site, closely monitoring all the rituals in coordination with the authorities and the singer's family members. Visuals show Garg's mortal remains being carried away for the final tributes.

CM Sarma also offered a heartfelt tribute to the late singer. Earlier in the morning, Garg's second post-mortem was completed at the Guwahati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), following which his remains were brought back to the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex."People have demanded a post-mortem of Zubeen Garg's body in Assam as well.

While the post-mortem was done in Singapore, since this morning, people have been demanding that another post-mortem be conducted here in Assam. Pabitra Margherita (Union MoS) discussed this with Zubeen Garg's wife, Garima Saikia Garg," CM Sarma told reporters.

Zubeen Garg was in Singapore to participate in the Northeast India Festival. His mortal remains were flown to Delhi before being transported to Assam for the final rites.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Respect to Union Minister Rijiju and CM Sarma for paying proper tributes. The gun salute was a fitting honor for an artist of Zubeen's stature. His contribution to Indian music, especially Assamese culture, was immense.
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Arjun K
The demand for second post-mortem shows how much people loved him. They want clarity about what happened in Singapore. Hope the family gets all the answers they need during this difficult time.
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Sarah B
While the tributes are beautiful, I hope the focus remains on supporting his family. The public demands and media attention must not overwhelm them in their grief. Sometimes privacy is the greatest respect we can offer.
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Vikram M
Zubeen Garg wasn't just an Assamese icon - his Hindi songs touched millions across India. "Ya Ali" was played at every college fest and wedding! Gone too soon at just 53. 🙏
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Michael C
The massive turnout of fans shows how deeply music connects people across regions. Zubeen's legacy will continue through his incredible body of work. Condolences to his family and all his admirers.

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