Guwahati, Assam — 25 November 2025:
On the first day of the Assam Assembly’s winter session, Speaker Biswajit Daimary approved an adjournment motion on the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, following a request by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The decision came after opposition and independent MLAs sought permission to raise the issue in the House.
Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia and Independent MLA Akhil Gogoi had requested to move adjournment motions regarding the singer’s death. Before ruling on the motions, Chief Minister Sarma intervened, stating that the government shared the concern over Garg’s demise and requested that the motion be allowed. He also highlighted the urgency of introducing certain bills and supplementary grants, which needed to be placed in the House. Sarma assured that members from the Treasury benches would refrain from speaking on the motion, and the government would only provide its official response.
The Speaker approved the motion and directed that the bills and supplementary grants be introduced after the discussion on the singer’s death. He also urged members to avoid making comments that could interfere with the ongoing investigation into the case.
Zubeen Garg, a celebrated cultural icon of Assam, tragically passed away while swimming in Singapore on 19 September 2025. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police is actively probing the circumstances surrounding his death.
The approval of the adjournment motion underscores the widespread grief and concern over the singer’s untimely demise, while allowing the Assam Assembly to continue with its legislative agenda, ensuring that urgent government business proceeds alongside discussions on the incident.
