Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Assam CM Sarma Criticizes Opposition Leaders, Updates on Zubeen Garg Case
Assam's Chief Minister criticized the state's Congress leaders for not supporting cultural icon Zubeen Garg as much as he did.
He also said the investigation into Zubeen Garg's death found out that people made him drink alcohol.
The CM also talked about rules for voting in Assam's upcoming elections.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized state Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi and legislator Akhil Gogoi
Sarma questioned Akhil Gogoi's absence on Zubeen Garg's birthday, accusing him of 'selective activism'
CM predicted BJP's clean sweep in Assam elections, suggesting Gaurav Gogoi might have to contest in Pakistan
Investigation into Zubeen Garg's death revealed a conspiracy to keep him intoxicated
Special Revision of electoral rolls ahead of 2026 elections to prevent outsiders from voting in Assam
- Who
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi (state Congress chief), Akhil Gogoi (legislator), Zubeen Garg (cultural icon)
- What
- Criticized opposition leaders, updated on Zubeen Garg case, discussed electoral rules
- When
- November 19
- Where
- Nalbari, Assam
- Why
- To address political opponents, update on investigation, and clarify electoral rules
Government's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Zubeen Garg's Birthday
Government's Stance
CM Sarma traveled from London to attend
Opposition's Stance
Akhil Gogoi was absent, meeting Sharad Pawar in Mumbai
- Initiative
- Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA)
- Beneficiaries
- Over 33,000 women
- Investigation Status
- Chargesheet to be filed by December 10
- Election Year
- 2026
- Electoral Roll Rule
- Out-of-state workers must remove their name from their home state's electoral roll before being added in Assam