Shillong, Sep 20: Students of the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Tura Campus gathered to pay homage to the late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on September 19 in Singapore.
The event, held near the Garo Department Building, saw around 35 students from Assam and other Northeastern states come together to honour the iconic singer.
The students expressed their collective grief through posters, candles, and a minute’s silence, reflecting on the profound impact of Zubeen’s music on their lives. Even local Garo students joined in, demonstrating the singer’s ability to transcend linguistic and cultural boundaries. Born in Tura, Zubeen’s music had become an integral part of the region’s cultural fabric.
“We cannot believe that he is no more. I grew up listening to his songs, and it is very sad for me,” said Bhargavi Saikia, a master’s student in Food Technology from Nagaon. Her classmate Sweety Das added, “We have known Zubeen da since we understood what music is. My last wish is that his soul finds eternal peace.”
The candlelight gathering was a testament to the anguish of fans across the Northeast, where Zubeen was revered as a cultural force and a unifying voice. As preparations are underway in Guwahati to receive his mortal remains, thousands are expected to pay their final respects at Sarusajai Stadium.
Zubeen Garg’s legacy extends far beyond his music. Known for singing in over 40 languages, his philanthropy, and activism, he has left an irreplaceable void in the cultural fabric of Assam and the Northeast.
