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India bids tearful farewell to maverick musician

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures to supporters during a public meeting at Mangaldoi in the Darrang district of India's northeastern state of Assam on September 14, 2025. [AFP]

Tens of thousands of mourners thronged the streets of India's northeastern Assam state on Tuesday to bid farewell to a flamboyant artiste, celebrated as much for his music as for his irreverent persona.

Zubeen Garg, 52, died by drowning in Singapore last week, triggering a massive outpouring of grief among his millions of fans in Assam, where he enjoyed a cult-like status.

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