Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to Zubeen Garg, assures to bring singer’s mortal remains from Singapore

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reacts to Zubeen Garg's death

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid an emotional tribute to Zubeen Garg on Friday after he died while scuba diving in Singapore. Zubeen was 52. The CM has also reassured the late singer’s fans that he has spoken to the Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, Shilpak Ambule, to bring the singer Zubeen Garg's body to the state.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma took to his official X account and remembered Zubeen, best known for his 'Ya Ali' song.

The tweet reads, “Today Assam lost one of its favourite sons. I am in a loss of words to describe what Zubeen meant for Assam. He has gone too early, this was not an age to go. Zubeen's voice had an unmatched ability to energise people and his music spoke directly to our minds and souls. He has left a void that will never be filled.”

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Today Assam lost one of its favourite sons. I am in a loss of words to describe what Zubeen meant for Assam. He has gone too early, this was not an age to go.

Zubeen's voice had an unmatched ability to energise people and his music spoke directly to…

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 19, 2025

“That magical voice has forever gone silent. Tragic beyond words! I grieve with my fellow citizens on the passing away of Zubeen. Rest well, Zubeen! You will always be Assam's favourite rockstar,” he concluded the tweet.

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The chief minister also informed reporters that the Indian High Commission is in constant communication with Singaporean authorities, who will determine whether an autopsy is necessary.

''If an autopsy needs to be done, it is likely that Zubeen's mortal remains will reach Assam on Saturday evening," he said. ''We are coordinating to ensure the return of Zubeen's mortal remains to Assam at the earliest. As soon as the process is firmed up, I will share an update," he also posted on X.