Amid the growing controversy over Assam Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal’s alleged land purchase near Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, November 13, strongly defended the sanctity of the memorial site and urged the media not to drag late singer Zubeen Garg’s name into political disputes.

Addressing reporters, the Chief Minister condemned attempts to link Zubeen Kshetra to Singhal’s alleged land dealings, stating that such connections were “unnecessary and disrespectful.” He clarified that the state government had ensured that the size of Zubeen Garg’s Samadhi Kshetra would not surpass that of the ‘Samannay Kshetra’ dedicated to Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, emphasizing the cultural hierarchy and emotional significance associated with both icons.

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