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Guwahati: A mural honoring the late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg is set for restoration following intense public backlash. The artwork, located beneath the Ganeshguri flyover, was painted over during a city beautification project ahead of a proposed visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
The mural, titled Comrade Do Not Die, was created by graffiti artist Marshall Baruah to commemorate the singer who died by drowning in Singapore last year. The decision to erase the tribute prompted immediate protests from residents, fans, and members of the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti. Demonstrators argued that the work served as a vital symbol of public remembrance rather than a simple street decoration.
Expressing his frustration on social media, Baruah noted that the removal of a tribute to one of Assam’s most celebrated cultural figures had deeply affected the community. He wrote, The move had hurt public sentiment. While the Guwahati Municipal Corporation has yet to provide a formal explanation, the incident has fueled a growing debate about how urban development initiatives balance city beautification with the preservation of local cultural heritage.
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