Case against the Assamese singer Zubeen Garg for alleged remarks on Bharat Ratna

The singer Zubeen Garg, whose electoral song is at the origin of the BJP election victory 2016 legislative elections, has been accused Make derogatory remarks about the Bharat Ratna in the context of protests against the draft law on citizenship (amendment) 2016 in the state.

The FIR, filed after an audio clip became viral on social media, indicates that the singer has criticized the country's highest civilian award. It has not been verified whether the voice in the audio clip is that of Mr. Garg.

Zubeen Garg spoke out against the BJP about the controversial bill. Earlier this month, the singer asked the BJP to return the votes he had obtained during his election song in the 2016 elections.

Last week, Mr. Garg released a new song against the BJP and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. The song " Politics No koriba Bondho " (Do not do politics, my friend) was an instant hit with young people.

On January 8, Mr. Garg threatened to protest if Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal did not show up. take steps to eliminate the controversial bill within seven days. The singer had posted on social media a moving letter to Mr. Sonowal, accompanied by the photo with the letter.

"Even though the Citizenship Bill has been pbaded by the Lok Sabha, Sarbada (Sarbananda Sonowal) can refuse to vote, talk and see, the rest will be seen later, and I always keep my cool. I will not be in Assam for a week, it would be nice for Sarbada to take action before my return, otherwise this time, I'll shake what I'm going to do, I do not know, "he said. he declares.

Although Zubeen Garg has not responded yet, police sources said they would investigate the allegations.