Assam CM Sets Feb. 26 Cabinet Vote on Fast-Track Court in Zubeen Garg Case

Overview

• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the cabinet will decide on February 26 whether to set up a fast-track court for the case, citing public demand for speedier proceedings.
• Sarma accused Congress and certain media outlets of trying to shift the matter to another judge or forum to secure bail for some accused before elections.
• The current Kamrup Metropolitan judge has rejected three bail petitions and two accused withdrew their applications, according to the chief minister.
• He directed BJP leaders to avoid visiting Zubeen Kshetra during the election period and criticized Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s recent visit as politically motivated.
• Responding to Garima Saikia Garg’s social media post about a power cut at the memorial, Sarma said an underground cable fire prompted a brief safety shutdown and electricity was restored within 35 minutes.