Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Announces Memorial For Legendary Singer Zubeen Garg; Final Rites On September 23

**Legendary Assamese Singer Zubeen Garg to be Laid to Rest on September 23; Memorials to be Built in Guwahati and Jorhat**

Guwahati, September 21: The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved the allotment of 10 bigha of land in Kamarkuchi near Guwahati to build a memorial honoring the legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg’s immense contribution to music and culture. The final rites are scheduled for September 23.

### Final Rites Announcement

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the details of the final rites on his official social media handles. In a tweet, he confirmed that the land allotment was approved after discussions with Zubeen Garg’s family. The CM shared the decision taken in the Assam Cabinet on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

### 10 Bigha Land Allotted for Memorial

The Assam Cabinet has approved allocating 10 bigha of land in Kamarkuchi, near Guwahati, where Zubeen Garg will be laid to rest. A memorial will also be constructed at the site to honor his enduring legacy in the fields of music and cultural heritage of Assam.

### Ashes to be Taken to Jorhat

Further, the Chief Minister informed that Zubeen Garg’s ashes will be taken to Jorhat, a historic town with which the singer had a deep connection. Another memorial will be established there to celebrate and commemorate this bond.

### CM’s Official Tweet

In his tweet, the Chief Minister wrote:
“After discussions with the family of Zubeen Garg, #AssamCabinet has approved allotment of 10 bigha land in Kamarkuchi, near Guwahati where our #BelovedZubeen will be laid to rest on September 23.”

### State Mourning Extended

As a mark of respect for the iconic singer, the Assam government has extended the state mourning period until September 23. Zubeen Garg’s remarkable contributions to music and culture have made him one of Assam’s most beloved figures.

### Details Shared by the Chief Minister

Alongside his tweet, the CM shared a poster highlighting key points:
1. Zubeen Garg will be laid to rest on September 23, 2025.
2. State mourning has been extended until September 23.
3. After discussion with the family, it was decided that the last rites will be performed and a memorial built on a 10 bigha land parcel in Hatimura, Kamarkuchi NC Village, Kamrup (M).
4. The ashes will be taken to Jorhat, where another memorial will be constructed to honor his connection with the historic town.

The Assam government and citizens alike mourn the loss of a cultural icon whose legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
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