Demand for Bharat Ratna for Zubeen Garg Raised in Lok Sabha

In a poignant appeal, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has called for the Bharat Ratna to be awarded to the late Zubeen Garg, a cultural icon from Assam. During a session in the Lok Sabha, he raised questions about the circumstances of Garg's mysterious death in Singapore, emphasizing the need for justice. This demand comes as the Congress party strategizes for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, with senior leaders seeking updates on the investigation into Garg's demise. Gogoi's heartfelt tribute reflects the deep loss felt by the people of Assam, who continue to mourn the artist's passing.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 3, 2025, 17:50 IST

Call for Justice for Zubeen Garg

New Delhi, Dec 3: On Wednesday, Gaurav Gogoi, the deputy leader of Congress in the Lok Sabha, advocated for justice regarding the death of Assam's beloved cultural figure, Zubeen Garg. He urged the central government to bestow the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian honor, upon the late artist.

During the Zero Hour, Gogoi emphasized, “We appeal to the Government of India to award the Bharat Ratna to the late Zubeen Garg.”

He highlighted Garg's status as “one of Assam's greatest sons” and raised concerns about the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death in Singapore.

Gogoi noted that Garg passed away on September 19, just before a performance scheduled at an event hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian High Commission in Singapore.

“If the Assam government is labeling it as murder, we demand clarity on how such an incident could occur during a program organized by the Government of India on foreign soil,” he stated in the House.

Expressing sorrow on behalf of Assam's populace, Gogoi remarked, “Zubeen will forever be our Kanchenjunga. The people of Assam deeply miss him, and we seek justice for his untimely demise.”

This appeal followed a meeting in New Delhi where the Congress High Command reviewed strategies for the upcoming 2026 Assam Assembly elections, with senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, being updated on the investigation into Garg's death.

“It was encouraging to see Rahul Gandhi inquiring about the progress made and whether the findings have been communicated to the people of Assam,” Gogoi mentioned after the meeting.

Earlier in the day, the Lok Sabha experienced an uninterrupted Question Hour for the first time this Winter Session. Members began proceedings by paying tribute to former MPs who had recently passed away.

The House then transitioned into Question Hour, marking a shift from the disruptions that had occurred since Monday, when opposition parties called for an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise taking place in nine states and three Union Territories.