# Assam Singer Quits BJP After Criticising Party MLA Over Zubeen Garg

> Simanta Shekhar announced his decision in a Facebook post on Monday, saying he had submitted his resignation to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as well as the BJP's state president.

- Published: 2026-09-22T15:02:26.039Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T17:02:14.728Z
- 2 sources
- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation, Facebook, Simanta Shekhar

## How it developed

- 2026-09-22T15:02:26.039Z - NDTV: [Assam Singer Quits BJP After Criticising Party MLA Over Zubeen Garg](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/assam-singer-quits-bjp-after-criticising-party-mla-over-zubeen-garg-12082154#publisher=newsstand)
- 2026-09-22T17:02:14.728Z - Hindustan Times: [Assam: Singer Simanta Shekhar quits BJP, won’t join any political party](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/assam-singer-simanta-shekhar-quits-bjp-won-t-join-any-political-party-101790095382910.html)

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