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šŸ“° Assam Erupts After Zubeen Garg’s Death šŸ’”šŸ”„

TL;DR:Ā Iconic Assamese singer Zubeen GargĀ drowned in Singapore, but anger floods Assam šŸ’„. Over 60 FIRs filed, 2 close aides arrested, and streets packed with mourning fans.

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šŸŽ¶ What Happened?Singer Zubeen Garg, Assam’s cultural icon, died by drowning on 19 Sept 2025Ā in Singapore. Soon after, outrage spread like wildfire āš”ā€”over 60 FIRsĀ filed against his manager & event organiser.

šŸ‘®ā€ā™‚ļø A minister even posted their photos online claiming ā€œjustice deliveredā€ — sparking criticism for violating due process āš–ļø.

šŸ“œ Flashback / ContextZubeen wasn’t just a singer — he was a movement šŸŽ¤. His music gave voice to Assamese identity, from Ya AliĀ to O Bideshi Bondhu. His sudden death and the government’s handling hit a nerve among fans already upset with rising inequality and political favoritism.

šŸ’¬ Who Gains & Who Loses?Fans lose their hero šŸ’”. The government faces a trust crisis šŸ˜”. And Assam’s youth, who saw Zubeen as hope and rebellion šŸŽø, now question justice itself.

šŸ”„ People’s AngleLakhs filled Guwahati streets, candles in hand šŸ•Æļø. Many said: ā€œWe’re not just crying for Zubeen — we’re angry at a system that forgets its artists.ā€

šŸ’” MediaFx TakeThis isn’t just mourning — it’s a mirror šŸ”. Zubeen’s death reopened the pain of being unheard in India’s Northeast. For every young artist dreaming beyond borders, it’s a reminder that fame without safety is hollow šŸ’­.

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