The court has directed Marshall Baruah and Ankuman Bordoloi to appear on June 25, even as the removal of the iconic “Comrade Never Die” mural featuring Zubeen Garg continues to spark public debate
Guwahati: The controversy surrounding the removal of the iconic “Comrade Never Die” mural featuring Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg took a fresh turn after a court summoned artist Marshall Baruah and youth leader Ankuman Bordoloi in connection with the Bharalumukh tree-felling protest case.
The two have been directed to appear before the court on June 25. Earlier, they spent 14 days in judicial custody after being arrested during protests against the felling of trees at Bharalumukh. Police had booked them under several non-bailable provisions, including charges related to criminal conspiracy.
Meanwhile, public attention remains focused on the removal of the widely recognised mural beneath the Ganeshguri flyover. The artwork, carrying the phrase “Comrade Never Die”, had become a landmark tribute to Zubeen Garg and a symbol of cultural identity for many in Assam. Its removal by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation as part of a beautification exercise triggered strong reactions across social media and among the singer’s admirers.
Adding to the discussion, Garima Saikia Garg, wife of Zubeen Garg, expressed sadness over the development in a Facebook post. While questioning whether the mural had negatively affected the city’s appearance, she wrote that public affection and emotional connections “cannot be erased” along with paint on a wall.
In response to the mural’s removal, Baruah returned to the site and repainted the artwork, drawing large crowds and transforming the flyover into a gathering point for supporters celebrating the singer’s enduring legacy.
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