Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi, accusing him of exploiting the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg for political mileage.

Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Sarma said Gogoi’s sudden outpouring of grief and demand for a central investigation into Garg’s death were politically motivated rather than genuine acts of admiration.

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“We have never seen Akhil Gogoi as a fan of late Zubeen Garg. Has anyone ever seen him post about Zubeen’s songs or attend any of his events? This is nothing but politics — and doing politics with a dead person is awful,” Sarma said.

The Chief Minister also drew parallels between Gogoi and event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, both of whom have been vocal in seeking a pr

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