Guwahati, Sept 17 – The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) announced that it will observe a “Zubeen Garg Smriti Sandhya” across the state on the evening of September 19, marking the first death anniversary of Assam’s cultural icon and legendary artiste, Zubeen Garg.
A notification was issued in accordance with a directive from APCC president and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, directing all district Congress Committees in the state to organise the tribute programme.
The notification instructs each district committee to hold the event in a solemn atmosphere, install a large portrait of Garg at a prominent location, and light lamps as a mark of deep respect for the enduring voice of the people of Assam.
Additionally, the party has ordered a peaceful procession carrying the portrait of the artiste. The Assam PCC said the entire programme should be conducted with utmost sincerity, solemnity and cultural dignity as a tribute to Garg’s unparalleled contribution to Assam’s cultural landscape.
