The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has announced a three-phase statewide agitation demanding justice for late singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The student body said the agitation will begin with a district-level sit-in protest on October 14, followed by candlelight vigils on October 19, and a symbolic “Nyay Samdal” or Justice March on October 23 across Assam.
The agitation is being launched as a mark of protest against what AASU calls a “slow and unsatisfactory investigation” into the mysterious death of the beloved singer, whose sudden passing in Singapore last month shocked the entire state.
According to AASU, the first phase of the protest will take place on October 14 in all district headquarters, where students and supporters will hold peaceful sit-ins demanding a fair probe. The second phase, scheduled for October 19, will see candlelight vigils organised by AASU units across towns and villages to pay tribute to Zubeen Garg and to remind the authorities of the growing public demand for justice. The final phase, the “Nyay Samdal” or Justice March, will be held on October 23 across all districts, symbolising the collective voice of Assam seeking truth and accountability. 
AASU President Utpal Sharma and General Secretary Samiran Phukan said that their main demand is a transparent and time-bound investigation into the death of Zubeen Garg. They stated that justice must be ensured and that all persons involved in any wrongdoing should face strict punishment. The leaders also demanded that a comprehensive chargesheet be prepared with strong evidence so that no one can escape responsibility.
Expressing disappointment over the ongoing probe, AASU leaders said they were not satisfied with the way the case was being handled. They pointed out that while some people, including Shyamkanu Mahanta, Siddharth Sharma, and Shekhar Goswami, have already been arrested, others who were close to Zubeen Garg’s care team and members of the Assam Association in Singapore have allegedly failed in their duties. The union termed it a “serious and irreversible crime” and demanded that all those responsible must be brought under the purview of the investigation.
AASU also criticised the Assam government for not being able to bring back certain Assamese individuals from Singapore who are believed to have information related to the case. The organisation questioned the efficiency of the authorities and urged the government to take stronger action, including the suspension of passports of those who refuse to cooperate with the investigation.
The student body further clarified that while the issue of Zubeen Garg’s personal and family property is a private matter, all of his movable, immovable, and intellectual assets should rightfully belong to his wife, Garima Saikia Garg, and their family.
AASU leaders said that Zubeen Garg was not only a singer but also an emotion that united Assam. His music, they said, brought together people from every community and language, and his death has left a deep void in the hearts of millions. “The people of Assam will not remain silent until justice is done,” AASU stated in its resolution. “Zubeen Garg’s voice continues to echo in every Assamese heart, and we will keep his spirit alive until the truth is known.”
Across the state, the announcement has received wide support from fans, artists, and civil society groups. Many said that AASU’s decision reflects the growing public anger and frustration over the lack of clarity in the investigation. Social media platforms have also been flooded with calls for justice, with hashtags like #JusticeForZubeen trending across Assam.
