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Guwahati: Manas Robin wants a crowd. He is calling on the people of Assam to pack the Assam Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara on November 22. The event, dubbed A Day for Zubeen, runs from 1 pm to 4 pm. It is not a protest.
Robin spoke at the Guwahati Press Club on Thursday. He voiced frustration over dwindling attendance at events honoring the late singer. Some gatherings draw as few as 20 people. Robin says this ignores the massive support Garg enjoyed while he was alive.
He fears the public is letting a legend fade away. Robin credits his own career to Garg's influence. He noted, "Zubeen da was extraordinary in terms of his music, knowledge, heart, richness of personality and popularity. He lived like a king and departed like an emperor."
He wants to stop the slide. The goal is to build on the artist's legacy rather than organize an agitation. Robin is leaning on the public trust he built over the last 30 years. He expects fans to show up and talk about how to keep Garg’s impact alive.
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