Guwahati: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, landed in Guwahati on Friday afternoon, marking his first visit to Assam since the tragic and untimely demise of the state’s iconic singer, Zubeen Garg. The visit is being maintained strictly as a non-political gesture, underscoring Gandhi’s personal respect for the artiste.
Gandhi arrived at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Borjhar at approximately 1:00 PM on a special flight. Immediately upon landing, he proceeded to Sonapur to pay his respects at Zubeen Garg’s Samadhi Khetra (cremation site). Sources from the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) emphasized the strictly personal nature of the trip. A senior APCC leader was quoted stating, “This visit is purely to offer condolences to Zubeen Garg’s family and pay homage to Assam’s beloved artiste.”
Following the floral tribute at the cremation site, the Congress leader is scheduled to travel to Zubeen Garg’s residence in Kahilipara to meet with his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and other family members. The death of Zubeen Garg has created an irreplaceable void in Assam’s music and film industry, triggering widespread mourning and a significant public demand for justice. After completing his brief but heartfelt engagements, Gandhi is expected to depart directly for the airport later this afternoon.
