New Delhi, Sep 19 (NationPress) The Congress party expressed profound sorrow on Friday over the tragic loss of the beloved singer Zubeen Garg, describing it as an immense loss. The party emphasized that Garg's legacy will remain in the hearts and minds of his fans eternally.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, shared his thoughts on social media platform X, stating, “The loss of Zubeen Garg is a profound tragedy. His voice epitomized a generation, and his artistic prowess was truly unrivaled. He faced numerous personal challenges yet transformed the Assamese music scene. His determination and bravery have left a lasting impact. He will forever be remembered in our hearts and minds.”

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge voiced his disbelief and sorrow, saying, “I am deeply troubled by the unexpected passing of Zubeen Garg, a celebrated singer, songwriter, composer, and musician who was cherished by millions of music enthusiasts. He tragically lost his life in an accident in Singapore. Known as the 'Voice of Assam,' he enchanted audiences with his music across several Indian languages and became a 'cultural icon' at a remarkably young age. In this time of sorrow, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and numerous fans.”

Through its official account ‘@INCIndia’ on X, the Congress party stated, “We are profoundly saddened by the unexpected loss of the remarkable singer and composer, Zubeen Garg. As a prominent cultural figure from Assam, his soulful melodies impacted millions and will continue to motivate future generations. Our sincere condolences go out to his family, friends, and admirers during this challenging time.”

Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi also expressed his grief, stating, “I am shocked and heartbroken by the sudden departure of Assam’s beloved son and musical legend, Zubeen Garg. His music resonated with millions, capturing the essence of Assam and articulating the sentiments of its people. For many years, he was a powerful cultural force, an artist whose songs will keep inspiring and uniting. This tragic loss leaves a significant void in our cultural and musical landscape. My heartfelt sympathies extend to his family, countless fans, and the people of Assam, who today grieve the loss of one of their brightest stars.”

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra added, “My thoughts and prayers are with the family, fans, and the people of Assam as they mourn the loss of Zubeen Garg, a musical icon. His enchanting melodies will forever resonate in our hearts.”

Sources indicate that the acclaimed singer suffered an accident while scuba diving near Singapore on Thursday night. Police divers successfully retrieved him from the water and rushed him to a nearby hospital.

Despite being placed in intensive medical care, doctors were unable to revive him.

Garg had traveled to Singapore to take part in the North East Festival, where he was scheduled to perform on Friday. His unexpected passing has cast a shadow over the event and among the Assamese community globally.

Recognized as Assam's cultural icon, Zubeen Garg was not only a singer but also a composer, music director, actor, and filmmaker. With a career spanning over three decades, he lent his voice to thousands of songs in Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, and various other Indian languages.

His versatility and ability to bridge regional and mainstream music earned him immense popularity and respect. From the romantic ballad “Ya Ali,” which propelled him to national fame, to numerous Assamese hits that defined the region's soundtrack for decades, Garg’s contributions to music were unparalleled.