BJP’s emotional test and Congress’s political gamble unfold

investigation and maintain open communication with Zubeen’s fans through Facebook updates reflects both his administrative discipline and his awareness of Assamese emotion.

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However, Indian politics is at an unpredictable stage. From onions to actors, from inflation to nationalism almost anything can be transformed into a decisive poll issue. In 2014, it was a humble cup of tea that propelled Narendra Moditothenational imagination. In Delhi, the rise and fall of onion prices decided elections. In Bihar, the tragic death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput became a rallying cry ‘Justice for Sushant’ that mobilized protests alike, his songs transcend class and community, and his image as a simple, unpretentious artist who cared deeply for ordinary people makes his memory sacred. Both the BJP and the Congress understand that playing politics with Zubeen’s name is fraught with risk. The people of Assam are not just grieving; they are protective of Zubeen’s dignity.