‘Joi Zubeen Da’ chants echo through Guwahati streets as lakhs of fans bid adieu to Zubeen Garg; Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit pause deliveries
By Victor Dasgupta
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New Delhi: After the tragic demise of Assams celebrated singer who mesmerized an entire generation with his unique voice Himanta Biswa Sarma-led state government announced three-day state mourning. Online food delivery and quick commerce platforms such as Swiggy Zomato and Blinkit took a unique step as they remembered the singer.
Swiggy Zomato and Blinkit stopped their operations across the state while paying tribute to Zubeen. On Swiggy the message read Sorry! Restaurants arent accepting orders at the moment. Please check back later. Please check back in a while flashed after opening the Zomato app. On Blinkit it shows currently unavailable when the app is opened.
Massive crowd gathers to pay their final adieu to Zubeen Garg:
A massive crowd of fans of late singer Zubeen Garg – who lost his life while swimming in Singapore without a life jacket – gathered outside his residence and on roads in Assams Guwahati on Sunday ahead of his funeral.
💔 #BelovedZubeen pic.twitter.com/CjU454Dk5t
— BJP Assam Pradesh (@BJP4Assam) September 21 2025
The legends last journey continues through the streets of Guwahati.#BelovedZubeen pic.twitter.com/3zco3uZGk0
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 21 2025
Assam is observing a 3-day mourning
The Assam CMO earlier said that there will be no official entertainment ceremonial programs and public celebrations during the three-day mourning period. However essential activities will be carried out under the Sewa Saptah campaign.
The tweet read In loving memory of Assams eternal voice Zubeen Garg. As a mark of respect HCM Dr @himantabiswa has directed that State Mourning be declared from 20th to 22nd September 2025. During this period all official entertainment ceremonial programs and public celebrations will be in abeyance.
Assam Government stands in solidarity with the people in mourning beloved Zubeen. His legacy will forever resonate in our hearts. Essential service activities under Sewa Saptah will continue while ceremonial or benefit-distribution events stand postponed it added.
