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The Assam Government on Saturday (September 20, 2025) declared three days of state mourning over singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore.
Chief Secretary Ravi Kota made the announcement in a post on X. "The Government of Assam expresses deep shock and sorrow at the passing of Shri Zubeen Garg, eminent singer, filmmaker and cultural icon," he said.
🕯️ In loving memory of Assam's eternal voice, Zubeen Garg
As a mark of respect, HCM Dr @himantabiswa has directed that State Mourning be declared from 20th to 22nd September 2025.
During this period, all official entertainment, ceremonial programs and public celebrations…
"State mourning has been declared from 20th to 22nd September. During this period, there will be no official entertainment, dinners, or ceremonial functions," he added.
Mr. Kota said the 'Seva Saptah' programmes will also be postponed as a mark of respect.
"However, service-oriented activities such as health camps, Nikshay Mitra support for TB patients, and plantation drives will continue," he said.
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