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Updated on: Sept 19, 2025 04:15 pm IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reacted to the tragic passing of singer Zubeen Garg, saying Assam lost “one of its favourite sons”. Most popularly known for the song ‘Ya Ali’, Zubeen Garg died in Singapore, reportedly while taking part in a scuba diving activity.
Reacting to the singer’s death, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on X: “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 Garg, 52, was a household name across the country, especially in Assam where he rose to fame in the 90s. The Chief Minister also heaped praise on the singer’s craft, calling his skills unmatched.
“He has left a void that will never be filled. Our future generations will remember him as a stalwart of Assam’s culture, and his works will inspire many more talented artists in the days and years to come,” Sarma further wrote.
