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- Singer Simanta Shekhar resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party and as chairperson of the Assam Film Finance Corporation on September 22, 2026.
- The artist cited personal reasons for his departure from both roles.
- He recently criticized MLA Vijay Kumar Gupta for errors made during a speech regarding cultural figure Zubeen Garg.
- The singer stated he will not join any other political party in the future.
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Simanta Shekhar
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“He messaged me after submitting the resignation letter. He said his reason was very personal.”
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…his resignation letters to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and State BJP president Dilip Saikia, Mr. Shekhar said in a statement. He would not be associated with any political party in the future, he also said. “ He messaged me after submitting the resignation letter. He said his reason was very personal. So, there is no justification in giving a political reply,” Mr. Saikia said. Published - September 22, 2026 06:13 pm IST…
Dilip Saikia
State BJP president
1 quote · 1 outlet
“He messaged me after submitting the resignation letter. He said his reason was very personal. So, there is no justification in giving a political reply”
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…his resignation letters to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and State BJP president Dilip Saikia, Mr. Shekhar said in a statement. He would not be associated with any political party in the future, he also said. “ He messaged me after submitting the resignation letter. He said his reason was very personal. So, there is no justification in giving a political reply ,” Mr. Saikia said. Published - September 22, 2026 06:13 pm IST…
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Named India · Assam Film Finance Corporation · Bharatiya Janata Party · Guwahati · Zubeen Garg · Dilip Saikia · Himanta Biswa Sarma · Simanta Shekhar · Vijay Kumar Gupta
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