Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya paid tribute to cultural icon Zubeen Garg on his birth anniversary at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan on Tuesday. He said Zubeen Garg was a towering figure in music and culture whose contribution to Assamese identity will never be forgotten.
He also said the artist’s music lives on in the hearts of millions. The Governor said that Zubeen Garg lives on in his music, and his songs reflect Assam’s folk traditions, emotions, and modern creativity.
He said that remembering the artist on his birthday feels like a celebration of art and love. He urged people to honor Zubeen Garg’s memory by working together for an Assam filled with humanity and compassion. Commissioner and Secretary to Governor S.S. Meenakshi Sundaram also paid floral tributes along with officers and staff and prayed for the peace of the soul of Zubeen Garg, a press release said.
