GUWAHATI, Nov 12: Singer Manas Robin on Thursday called on people to join a special programme for late artiste Zubeen Garg at Khanapara on November 22.
The programme, titled ‘Ami Zubinda’r Babe’, will be held at the Khanapara Veterinary Playground from 1 pm to 4 pm on Sunday, Robin said at a press conference.
He said the event aimed to uphold the respect and dignity associated with Garg and carry forward his memory and contributions on a larger scale.
Robin said Garg was a towering personality not only for his music, but also for his knowledge, generosity, prosperity and popularity. He said Garg lived like a king and his passing was that of an emperor.
The singer said he was disturbed by the limited turnout at some programmes seeking justice for Garg. At times, only 20 or 100 people attended such events, while there were also allegations that people were brought in through coercion, he said.
Robin said it saddened him that calls for justice for an artiste who drew large crowds during his lifetime had received limited public participation. Describing himself as someone who had directly benefited from Garg, he urged people to attend the November 22 programme, recalling the love and trust he had received from the artiste over the past 30 years.
He said people needed to come together to discuss and plan how Garg's legacy could be kept alive among the people of Assam on a larger scale. The programme aimed to create a hopeful and positive atmosphere for discussion, he added.
“There should be no division. Everyone should come to the Khanapara Veterinary Playground on November 22,” Robin said.
