Garima Saikia Votes for the First Time After Zubeen Garg's Passing

Garima Saikia's Emotional Voting Experience

Garima Saikia, the widow of the late singer Zubeen Garg, participated in the Assam Assembly Elections on April 9. Despite her recent health issues, she made the effort to vote, marking her first experience doing so without her husband by her side. Garima had been hospitalized due to sudden health complications related to blood pressure. Tragically, Zubeen Garg lost his life in a swimming accident in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Speaking to the press, Garima emphasized that her pursuit of justice for her late husband continues.

Garima's Call for Civic Engagement

Garima Reflects on Voting with Zubeen

Garima cast her vote in the Dispur constituency of Guwahati, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Palme Borthakur. In her remarks to reporters outside the polling station, she encouraged everyone to engage in the democratic process. "I was discharged from the hospital yesterday. I used to vote alongside Zubeen. It is our responsibility to vote, and despite my health issues, I felt it was important to be here," she stated. Garima also expressed her hope for a swift resolution in Zubeen's death case, saying, "We are fighting for justice for Zubeen Garg. We hope for a timely outcome."

Details Surrounding Zubeen Garg's Death

Investigation into Zubeen's Tragic Accident

Zubeen Garg tragically drowned near Lazarus Island on September 19, 2025, just a day before he was scheduled to perform at the North East India Festival. He was in Singapore to participate in an event celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore, which was subsequently canceled following the news of his death. Zubeen was a celebrated artist in Assam and the wider North East India region.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) from the Assam Police's CID has been looking into the circumstances surrounding Zubeen's death, and a chargesheet was filed in December 2025. The case is currently awaiting a hearing in a fast-track court.

Meanwhile, the State Coroner of Singapore, Adam Nakhoda, has ruled out any foul play in Zubeen's death, concluding that he drowned accidentally. The coroner's report indicated that Zubeen was significantly intoxicated at the time, with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding four times the legal limit, and noted that he had been drinking in the days leading up to his tragic accident.