Guwahati, Oct. 17 -- Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi today paid tribute to Assam's iconic singer Zubeen Garg at his proposed memorial here, and assured the bereaved family that the Congress party stands by them at this hour of pain and sorrow.
Gandhi, who arrived here on a short visit, met his family, including the deceased's father, wife, sister and other relatives.
Gandhi said the people of Assam want to know the truth behind Zubeen's death and Congress would lend support in whatever way it can. Quoting Zubeen's dialogue from his movie Kanchanjungha, Gandhi also compared the singer with mount Kanchanjunga.
"I mentioned to the family that I would have liked to come under better circumstances, happier circumstances. Wh...