The court has issued notices to artist Marshall Barua and youth leaders Ankuman Bardoloi and Anindita Das for protesting the felling of trees in Guwahati’s Bharlumu. They have been ordered to appear in court next June
They were arrested during a mass protest against tree felling in Bharlumukh. The felling of trees has sparked outrage and concern among Guwahati’s environmentalists, students and the general public.
After their arrest, Marshal Barua and Ankuman Bardoloi spent 14 days in judicial custody. The Assam Police has booked them under the non-bailable section with serious charges like criminal conspiracy to murder. Now, the legal process in the case is moving forward after the court sent fresh notices and the two have been asked to appear before the court later this month. The tree-cutting controversy has become a major focus of discussion in Guwahati, which has been widely criticized for destroying the city’s green cover in the name of development and beautification works.
The incident took place a day ago in Ganeshguri, Guwahati. Authorities have removed a famous mural of popular singer Zubin Garg painted by artist Marshall Barua on the wall of Ganeshguri flyover. The move comes as part of the beautification of the city ahead of the Japanese Prime Minister’s proposed visit to Assam. There is a strong reaction among the people of Assam against the removal of this picture of an icon of Assamese culture like Zubin Garg. People on social media demanded the return of the artworks and artists and cultural activists expressed deep grief.
There are many reasons why Zubin Garg’s painting should not be painted again in the same place. There are many reasons why Zubin Garg’s painting should not be painted again in the same place. After his call, hundreds of fans and supporters gathered near the Ganeshguri flyover. When Marshal Barua arrived at the scene, people started singing the famous song of Zubin Garg. The artist completed most of the paintings in a few hours. Thus, the place of Ganeshguri became a symbol of spontaneous mass gathering and unity.
The entire program was completed very peacefully. Although there was a large crowd and traffic was somewhat disrupted, the supporters fully cooperated with the police and authorities. Emergency vehicles, including ambulances and buses, were allowed to pass unhindered. Initially, the new mural did not carry the phrase Comrades Never Die like the old one, which caused an uproar among attendees. But later in the evening, the remake of the film was completed with Comrades Never Die and Joy Zubin Da.