Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that state mourning has been declared from September 20 to September 22, 2025 in the wake of the demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. Sarma said that in this duration, all official entertainment, ceremonial programs and public celebrations would be suspended as a mark of tribute to the singer. Meanwhile, essential service activities under ‘Sewa Saptah’ will go on, while ceremonial or benefit-distribution events stand postponed.
Earlier, CM Sarma, along with his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, visited the late singer’s residence in Guwahati to express condolences to the bereaved family. Sharing his sentiments, he posted, “Riniki and I, visited the residence of our beloved Zubeen in Guwahati to stand in solidarity with his family in this hour of grief. Thousands of his admirers are waiting on the streets to have his last glimpse – we are constantly in touch to bring him back to Assam soon.”
Singer Zubeen Garg’s death | As a mark of respect, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed that State Mourning be declared from 20th to 22nd September 2025. During this period, all official entertainment, ceremonial programs and public celebrations will be in abeyance.… pic.x.com/oJhm0OoQZ2
— ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2025
Meanwhile, fans across Assam, including in Guwahati and Jorhat, were seen breaking down as they paid emotional tributes to the beloved singer.
On Friday, the Northeast India Festival, in its statement, had confirmed that the 51-year-old artist developed serious breathing issues during a scuba diving session in Singapore.
“He was immediately given CPR before being rushed to Singapore General Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was declared deceased in the ICU around 2:30 PM IST,” the statement added.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered his condolences to the late singer Zubeen Garg. Expressing shock in an X post, PM Modi wrote, “Shocked by the sudden demise of popular singer Zubeen Garg. He will be remembered for his rich contribution to music. His renditions were very popular among people across all walks of life. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Known for his contribution to the Indian music industry, Zubeen Garg has delivered memorable songs in Assamese, Hindi, and Bengali. One of his most popular releases came with the song ‘Ya Ali’ from the Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut starrer Gangster.