Singer Simanta Shekhar Resigns From BJP and Film Body
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Popular Assamese singer Simanta Shekhar resigned from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on September 22, 2026. He also stepped down as the chairperson of the Assam Film Finance Corporation, citing personal reasons for both departures. Shekhar had recently criticised Guwahati Central MLA Vijay Kumar Gupta for providing inaccurate information about the late cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Despite the public disagreement, Shekhar stated his resignation was not linked to party ideology or specific individuals. State BJP president Dilip Saikia confirmed receiving the resignation and acknowledged the singer's decision.
Why it matters
The resignation of a prominent public figure who performed campaign songs for the party signals a notable internal shift in Assam's cultural and political landscape.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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