Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore shook Assam in 2025, triggering mass protests and SIT probes. Amid the turmoil, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma intensified campaigns on infiltration and welfare, while opposition leader Gaurav Gogoi formed alliances ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Garg's legacy and Bhupen Hazarika's centenary dominated the state's socio-cultural and political discourse.