“Zubeen Was Forced to Drink; His Identity Was Never Alcohol”: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday made a series of significant revelations regarding the late music icon Zubeen Garg, claiming that the artist was forced to consume alcohol by people close to him who allegedly tried to exploit him financially.

Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister said that investigations have indicated a disturbing pattern of manipulation surrounding the singer.

“Our enquiry has revealed that Zubeen did not like to drink. He was forced to drink, and this will be reflected in the chargesheet. His identity was never alcohol,” CM Sarma said.

He added that whenever Zubeen visited him, he was never under the influence and that some of his close associates allegedly pressured him into drinking to take advantage of his innocence and to gain access to his assets.

CM Sarma also criticised the trend of promoting alcohol at Zubeen Kshetra after the singer’s death.

“Some people tried to honour him with alcohol, which is unacceptable. Zubeen stood for music, humanity, and the fight against injustice. We want today’s youth to carry forward those values,” he said.

BJP to Observe Zubeen Garg’s Birthday as Blood Donation Day

The Chief Minister announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party will mark Zubeen Garg’s birth anniversary every year as Blood Donation Day.

He added that BJP workers observed the occasion this year through mass blood donation drives.

“I came straight from London to encourage our workers. We want them to find courage and inspiration from Zubeen’s legacy,” Sarma said.

The blood-donation and blood-group determination camps were organised under the banner “Jeevan Surabhi” at 53 locations across the State, offering a profound homage to the departed legend.

Vrindavani Vastra to Reach Assam by Early 2027

Providing an update on the longstanding effort to bring the sacred Vrindavani Vastra to Assam, Sarma said the initiative has been underway since 2014, intensifying from 2019 onwards.

He confirmed that the required international and institutional arrangements have now been completed.

“With the structural processes finalised, Assam will receive the Vrindavani Vastra in the first half of 2027,” he said.

Clean Voter List Expected by Mid-2026

On the electoral roll, the Chief Minister said that because the NRC update was not completed, the state is currently using the SR system instead of SIR.

He pointed out that a large number of deceased or fraudulent names remain on the voter list.

“We expect to have a comparatively clean electoral roll by the middle of next year,” Sarma said.

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