GUWAHATI : Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president and MP Gaurav Gogoi, on October 9, said that the people of Assam are outraged over the unnatural death of late singer-actor Zubeen Garg and dissatisfied with the Chief Minister’s “insensitive remarks” on the issue.

Speaking at a Seva Dal programme in Bongaigaon, Gogoi said, “The people will give their answer in the 2026 Assembly elections. The BJP, sensing defeat, has already resorted to electoral malpractice.”

He further stressed that the investigation into Zubeen Garg’s death must be conducted in a fair and transparent manner so that all facts and evidence can be properly placed before the court. Reaffirming unity within the party, Gogoi said the Assam Pradesh Congress and Pradesh Mahila Congress stand firmly together. “We in the Congress respect every mother of Assam,” he added.

Earlier on October 7, Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, questioning his stance on Assamese identity and patriotism in light of the citizenship status of his children.

Speaking to the media, Sarma questioned Gogoi’s credibility in commenting on matters concerning Assamese sentiment and national identity. “What justice will Gaurav Gogoi give to Zubeen? Zubeen is an Assamese and an Indian,” the Chief Minister said, referring to the ongoing public discourse surrounding late singer-actor Zubeen Garg’s case.

Sarma went on to allege that Gogoi had made both his children foreign nationals, suggesting that this raised questions about his commitment to the cause of the Assamese people. “He has made his son a foreigne,r and now he’s waving the Indian flag. Then, change your citizenship,” Sarma remarked sharply.

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