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The Assam government has made elaborate arrangements for fans to pay their last respects to legendary singer Zubeen Garg. His mortal remains will be kept at Sarusajai Stadium on Sunday from 9 AM to 7 PM for public homage. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma personally traveled to Delhi to receive the singer's remains from Singapore. The state has declared three days of mourning and will hold a cabinet meeting to finalize cremation arrangements.

Key Points: Assam CM Announces Zubeen Garg Sarusajai Stadium Public Homage

  • Public homage at Sarusajai Stadium from 9 AM to 7 PM on Sunday
  • Three-day state mourning declared across Assam with no official celebrations
  • CM Sarma traveled to Delhi to receive singer's mortal remains from Singapore
  • Cabinet meeting to decide cremation venue scheduled for Sunday evening
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Zubeen Garg's mortal remains to be kept at Sarusajai Stadium for public homage: Assam CM ensures elaborate arrangements

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms Zubeen Garg's mortal remains will be kept at Sarusajai Stadium Sept 21 for public homage, with state mourning declared.

"The Government of Assam, with deep sorrow, informs that the mortal remains of Shri Zubeen Garg, an artist larger than life, a cultural icon, filmmaker, and the eternal heartthrob of millions, will be kept at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex - Assam CMO"

Guwahati, September 20

The mortal remains of late singer Zubeen Garg will be kept at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex (Sarusajai Stadium) in Guwahati, on Sunday, for fans and well-wishers to offer their last respects.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the news on his X handle, further stating that visitors will be permitted from 9 AM to 7 PM. Also, elaborate arrangements will be made to manage the crowd.

"The Government of Assam, with deep sorrow, informs that the mortal remains of Shri Zubeen Garg, an artist larger than life, a cultural icon, filmmaker, and the eternal heartthrob of millions, will be kept at Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex (Sarusajai Stadium) tomorrow, September 21, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, for friends, followers, and admirers to pay their last respects. All are requested to extend their cooperation in ensuring that the final journey of Assam's beloved son is conducted with dignity and becomes a farewell to be remembered for all time," the tweet read.

https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/1969432576940261602

In an additional tweet, the Chief Minister revealed that a cabinet meeting will be held at 6 PM on Sunday to decide on the cremation venue of the late singer.

Earlier on Saturday, the Chief Minister told the media about his visit to Delhi to receive the mortal remains of Zubeen Garg, who tragically passed away in Singapore on Friday.

Noting that the late singer's post-mortem has been completed, he said, "The next step is to take his mortal remains to Delhi. From Delhi, we will bring him to Guwahati by a special flight. The remains will first be taken to Zubeen's house. We request that the public allow Zubeen's family to spend some private time with him, as that will be their last moment together."

With an estimated arrival of remains from Singapore at the Delhi aiport around 11:30 PM on Saturday, CM Sarma hoped that they would be sent to Guwahati by 2 AM. "MoS MEA Pabitra Margherita will be present at Delhi airport along with me. I will return to Guwahati tomorrow at noon," he said.

Meanwhile, the Assam government has announced a three-day state mourning (September 20-22) in the wake of the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Assam CMO stated that there will be no official entertainment, ceremonial programs, or public celebrations during the period.

While condolences have poured in from across the country, fans in large numbers have gathered outside Garg's Guwahati residence, awaiting a final glimpse of their beloved singer.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Very thoughtful to keep the mortal remains at Sarusajai Stadium. The crowds would have been unmanageable at his residence. Good decision by the government to handle this with dignity.
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Ananya R
"Ya Ali" and "Dola" will forever remain in our hearts. Can't believe he's gone so suddenly. The three-day state mourning is absolutely appropriate for a legend of his stature.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the arrangements, I hope the government ensures proper crowd management. We've seen tragic incidents during such gatherings before. Safety should be priority number one.
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Siddharth J
Zubeen da wasn't just a singer - he was the voice of Assamese identity and pride. His songs connected generations. This is like losing a family member for every Assamese person 😢
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Nisha Z
Respect to CM Sarma for personally going to receive the mortal remains. This shows how much Zubeen da meant to our state. May his soul rest in peace 🕊️
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Karthik V
The government should consider establishing a permanent memorial or cultural center in his name. Zubeen Garg's contribution to Assamese culture deserves to be preserved for future generations.

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