Guwahati, Sept. 19 -- The Assam BJP has organised blood donation camps across the state to mark Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's first death anniversary.

The party had announced blood donation drives in its organisational districts as a tribute to the late singer.

Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal said the blood donation drive was a way to pay tribute to Garg, calling it a "befitting tribute" and "true 'shraddhanjali'" to the singer.

Assam Minister Rameswar Teli also said the blood donation programme was a way of honouring the memory of Garg.

Meanwhile, artistes and organisations across Assam gathered on Saturday to remember the music icon on his first death anniversary.

Hundreds of fans, along with members of the All Assam Students' ...