KOKRAJHAR, SEP 24: A solemn floral tribute was offered to Assam’s heartthrob, iconic singer and legendary artist, Zubeen Garg, at the DC Office, Kokrajhar, as normal office functioning resumed today after the polling day of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Elections 2025.
Rajya Sabha MP, Kanad Purkayastha, joined District Commissioner, Kokrajhar, Masanda Magdalin Pertin, along with officers and staff of the district administration, in paying heartfelt homage to the enduring legacy of Zubeen Garg. A minute of silence was observed to honour his memory and, in accordance with his wishes, his timeless song “Mayabini Raatir Bukut” was played, resounding like an anthem in tribute to the great artist.
MP Kanad Purkayastha expressed that the loss feels deeply personal for people everywhere. “It is not just the Assamese who grieve him; he sang in over 40 languages, touching lives across communities and cultures,” he said.
Speaking on the occasion, DC Masanda Magdalin Pertin termed the demise as a “monumental loss for everyone,” describing Zubeen Garg as a once-in-a-lifetime talent and a legendary icon. She remarked that his immense contribution to the music industry, and the cultural fabric of Assam, is something extraordinary. “His presence and contribution in the music scene extended far beyond Assam, making a mark at the national and international level”, she said.
