Published on : 03 Oct 2025, 11:07 am

Guwahati: Amid growing controversy, the Vice-Chancellor of Tezpur University has issued a detailed clarification note addressing allegations and misunderstandings surrounding the institution’s response to the demise of Assam’s cultural icon, Zubeen Garg.

Dismissing claims that he prevented students from holding a condolence meeting, the VC explained that he was away between September 19 and 22 due to a family emergency. He emphasized that he personally participated in the Shradhanjali Anushthan organised by the University on September 22.

On the widely debated “Don’t make things funny” remark, the VC clarified that it was quoted out of context. “My intention was to stress the seriousness of the condolence, not to disrespect Zubeen Garg,” he said

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