“Assam Is Still Mourning Zubeen — How Can You Hold a Concert Now?” AJP Questions Govt

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi on Monday presided over a crucial meeting of the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) at Hotel Gateway Grandeur in Guwahati, where the leadership reviewed organisational strategies and political developments ahead of the upcoming polls.

The meeting examined reports submitted from various districts and constituencies and discussed local issues along with the party’s broader roadmap for Assam. The PAC also deliberated on the drafting of the party’s vision document, particularly how concerns over the alleged increase in the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s family assets should be communicated to the public.

The ten-year performance of the state government also came under scrutiny. Gogoi added that the party expects seat-sharing discussions with friendly political groups to be finalised soon.

However, the most strongly worded discussion of the day centred around the state government’s announcement of the Post Malone concert. The AJP leadership questioned the timing of the event, stating that Assam is still grappling with a profound cultural and emotional void following the death of music icon Zubeen Garg, which occurred two months ago. The party said that the circumstances surrounding Zubeen Garg’s death remain unclear and accused the government of failing to present the facts before the people. Holding a massive entertainment event at such a moment, the AJP argued, was both insensitive and unacceptable.

While clarifying that they have no objection to Post Malone or any international artist performing in Assam, the AJP asserted that the timing of the show was inappropriate. The party said the government should have cancelled the event and instead honoured Zubeen Garg by establishing a music university in his name. Gogoi added that if the state government truly valued Assamese cultural sentiments, its priorities would have reflected that.

The AJP also raised questions over the nature of government involvement in the event. They pointed out that the Chief Minister himself had announced the concert and continued to comment on it publicly, creating confusion over whether the programme was a private event or one backed by the state. The party demanded a white paper on how much Assam stands to gain from what the government calls “concert economy,” arguing that the public deserves transparency about financial flows and benefits.

The leadership further questioned who the actual organisers of the concert are and whether the event is being leveraged unofficially to benefit certain families or networks. They also hinted at the possibility of a “cultural syndicate,” citing the involvement of corporate figures such as Tarsem Mittal. The party alleged that instead of addressing the unresolved questions surrounding Zubeen Garg’s death, the government appears more focused on facilitating high-profile entertainment shows.

The AJP reiterated that the people of Assam deserve answers, not distractions, and said the party would continue to press for full clarity on Zubeen Garg’s death and accountability in the organisation of the Post Malone concert.

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