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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a deeply moving moment from Zubeen Garg's funeral. He posted a video showing the late singer's pet dogs being brought to the cortege for a final goodbye. Zubeen Garg was cremated with full state honors in his village, attended by hundreds of grieving fans. His wife, Garima Saikia, was seen carrying the dogs, underscoring the special bond Zubeen shared with his canine companions.

Key Points: Assam CM Sarma Shares Zubeen Garg's Dogs Final Farewell Moment

  • Zubeen Garg's wife Garima Saikia carried his dogs for a final reunion at the funeral
  • The singer was cremated with full state honors in his native Kamarkuchi village
  • Hundreds of fans gathered to pay their last respects to the beloved singer
  • Zubeen Garg, known as 'Goldie', passed away following a drowning incident in Singapore
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When Zubeen Garg's canine companions joined in for the last goodbye, Assam CM shares emotional moment

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma posts emotional video of Zubeen Garg's pet dogs at his funeral, highlighting their special bond as the singer is cremated.

"If dogs love you, you are a great man - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, September 23

In a deeply emotional moment, late singer Zubeen Garg's pet dogs were brought by his family to his funeral cortege in Guwahati. The late singer was known for sharing an immense love for dogs and the sight of his canine companions bidding their silent farewell came as a poignant reminder of their special bond.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to his X handle and shared the video, showing Garg's dogs being brought in. The late singer's wife, Garima Saikia Garg, also carried them throughout for a final reunion.

https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/1970168317089587611

"It is often said that dogs are a man's best friend and if dogs love you, you are a great man- well for Iko, Diya, Rambo & Maya, Zubeen was their family and today as they bid a final farewell, they must have felt the same emotions which we are feeling now- Heartbroken," the Chief Minister wrote in an emotional message.

On Tuesday, Zubeen Garg was cremated with full state honours in Kamarkuchi village on the outskirts of Guwahati.

The final rites were performed by Zubeen Garg's sister Palme Borthakur. The singer's widow, Garima Saikia, was seen in tears while paying her final tribute to 'Goldie', the name he was known as among friends and family.

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

Hundreds of people gathered at the crematorium to bid an emotional farewell to their beloved singer.

Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, paid floral tributes and wrote in a post on his social media, "The last time that I got to see #BelovedZubeen. From now on, he will live in Assam's soul, mind and hearts..."

https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/1970377183727362470

The mortal remains of the late singer were kept at the Bhogesawar Baruah Sports Complex for his fans and well-wishers to pay their tributes before his funeral.

Zubeen Garg died in Singapore after a drowning incident. His body was flown to Delhi and later transported to Assam on a commercial flight that landed in Guwahati on Sunday morning.

- ANI

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Rohit P
CM Sarma's gesture of sharing this moment shows he understands the emotional connect people had with Zubeen. The dogs must be feeling the loss deeply - animals have pure hearts. 🐕
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Ananya R
While the gesture is touching, I wonder if bringing the dogs to such an emotionally charged environment was stressful for them. Animals grieve differently. But the intention was pure.
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Sarah B
As a dog lover, this really moved me. The bond between humans and their pets transcends everything. Zubeen's legacy will live on through his music and the love he shared with these beautiful creatures.
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Vikram M
Full state honors for our beloved Zubeen da was well deserved. His contribution to Assamese culture is immeasurable. The sight of his wife carrying the dogs shows the family's complete acceptance of his passions.
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Kavya N
I grew up listening to Zubeen da's songs. This news has left all of Assam in mourning. The dogs' presence at the funeral is a beautiful tribute to the kind of person he was - full of love and compassion. 🌸

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