'Assam Lost One Of Its Favourite Sons': CM Sarma Mourns Zubeen Garg’s Sudden Death

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday mourned the death of singer Zubeen Garg, calling him “one of Assam’s favourite sons.” Best known for the hit song Ya Ali, Garg reportedly died in Singapore during a scuba diving excursion.Taking to X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "Today Assam lost one of its favourite sons. I am in a loss of words to describe what Zubeen meant for Assam. He has gone too early, this was not an age to go.""Zubeen's voice had an unmatched ability to energise people and his music spoke directly to our minds and souls. He has left a void that will never be filled.""Our future generations will remember him as a stalwart of Assam’s culture, and his works will inspire many more talented artists in the days

and years to come," the Chief Minister added.

শব্দ আজি নিজেই নিজত আবদ্ধToday Assam lost one of its favourite sons. I am in a loss of words to describe what Zubeen meant for Assam. He has gone too early, this was not an age to go. Zubeen's voice had an unmatched ability to energise people and his music spoke directly to…

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 19, 2025

"Beyond his music, his connection with people and passion for helping them will always be remembered. I will greatly cherish all my interactions with him. That magical voice has forever gone silent. Tragic beyond words!" "I grieve with my fellow citizens on the passing away of Zubeen. Rest well, Zubeen! You will always be Assam's favourite rockstar."

Ya Ali Singer Zubeen Garg Dies At 52

Zubeen Garg was in Singapore for a scuba diving session when he fell into the sea. The singer was part of the delegation at the Northeast Festival in Singapore. He was rushed to Singapore General Hospital, but had already lost his life before reaching there. Crew members attempted CPR at the spot, but their efforts failed. At 5:14 PM Singapore time, doctors at the hospital declared him dead. His body will now be sent for an autopsy.Zubeen Garg was a hugely popular Indian playback singer, composer, lyricist, and actor, best known for his work in Assamese and Hindi music. Born on 18 November 1972 in Jorhat, Assam, he became one of the most celebrated cultural icons of the Northeast.He gained nationwide recognition with the 2006 Bollywood hit song Ya Ali from the film Gangster, which topped charts across India and abroad. Apart from Bollywood, he was a powerhouse in the Assamese and Bengali music industry, with thousands of songs across genres - modern Assamese, folk, devotional, and Bihu.