Guwahati: The widespread digital movement following the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore has had a notable global impact, leading to the closure of Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s official Facebook page. The tragic news of Garg’s death triggered an immediate and massive mobilization of his fans online.
Supporters of the singer launched a passionate campaign under the hashtag #JusticeforZubeenGarg, demanding a transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The sheer volume of messages and posts directed at the Singapore Prime Minister’s page reportedly overwhelmed the social media platform, making it difficult to manage.
In response to the unrelenting online pressure, the Facebook page of Prime Minister Wong was subsequently shut down. The closure demonstrates the powerful influence of sustained digital activism and how collective public sentiment can elicit high-profile responses from international figures.
The incident underscores the reach and intensity of online movements, showing how fans of Zubeen Garg have transformed grief into a coordinated demand for accountability and transparency in the investigation of the singer’s untimely demise.
