Assam Debuts Census 2027 Anthem Featuring Late Singer Zubeen Garg

Guwahati: The Directorate of Census Operations in Assam dropped its official Census 2027 theme song on August 7. Officials held the event in Amingaon, located in the Kamrup district. The track features the voice of the late music icon Zubeen Garg. He is a legend.

The song aims to push citizens toward active participation in the national census count. Attendees honored Garg by lighting a ceremonial lamp at the start of the program. Kokrajhar Deputy Commissioner and ACS officer Pankaj Chakravarty wrote the lyrics to stress how every person helps build the nation.

Biswajit Pegu, the Director of the Directorate of Census Operations, pushed for wide support during the event. He noted the song acts as a vital tool for the campaign. "The theme song would serve as a powerful medium to spread awareness," Pegu said.

Key guests included Census Nodal Officer Partha Pegu, author Pankaj Chakravarty, and the late singer's wife, Garima Saikia Garg. The Directorate thanked the family for their help with the project. Everyone watched the song's official premiere before the meeting wrapped up.