Manas Robin Urges Assam CM to Act on Zubeen Garg Case, 108 Workers’ Protest

Renowned Assamese singer and social activist Manas Robin has written an emotional appeal to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, seeking urgent government intervention in two matters he described as deeply important to the people of Assam, the demand for justice for iconic singer Zubeen Garg and the ongoing protest by employees of the 108 ambulance service.

In a public letter shared on social media, Robin addressed the Chief Minister with reverence, calling him “the respected Chief Minister of Assam” and describing Zubeen Garg as “the soul of the Assamese people.” He urged the government to take immediate steps to ensure a fair, strong, and speedy judicial process in the case involving the celebrated artist.

Robin pointed out that the accused side had already engaged legal representation at both the Supreme Court and High Court levels. In response, he appealed to the state to form a powerful legal bench comprising eminent Assamese lawyers to represent Garg in court. He further stressed that people across Assam are closely following the case and are awaiting justice.

To prevent delays, the singer also proposed the establishment of a special court to hear the matter on a daily basis. Such a move, he said, would help accelerate the legal process and restore public confidence. Expressing hope for swift action, Robin wrote that these steps are essential “for the sake of an artist who is truly the pride of Assam.”

In the same letter, Robin drew attention to the prolonged agitation by 108 ambulance service employees, who have been protesting for an extended period over unmet demands. He noted that many of these workers had joined the service during Sarma’s tenure as Health Minister, motivated by assurances and long-term expectations.

“After 17 years, many of those dreams have turned into hardship,” Robin wrote, adding that the workers now feel deeply distressed by unfulfilled promises. Appealing to the Chief Minister’s sense of empathy, he said he had personally spoken to several of the protesting employees and believed that even limited acceptance of their demands could persuade them to suspend the agitation.

Concluding his appeal, Robin urged the government to show compassion and engage constructively with the workers, emphasising that both the Zubeen Garg case and the 108 employees’ protest touch not only legal and administrative issues, but also the emotional conscience of the state.

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