In the wake of the sudden death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg during the North East India Festival in Singapore, the Assam government penalised the festival’s organiser, Shyamkanu Mahanta, barring him from holding events in the state and blacklisting him from sponsorships and advertisements.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision, saying, “The state government has decided to prohibit Mahanta and any organisation associated with him from holding any functions or festivals within Assam. Further, the state government will not provide any financial grant, advertisement, or sponsorship to any event with which he is associated, either directly or indirectly. The state government will also request the Government of India not to extend any financial assistance or spo

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