Guwahati, June 18 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Artist Marshall Baruah on Thursday recreated a portrait of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg at Ganeshguri Tiniali in Guwahati, days after the original mural painted by him on a flyover pillar was erased, triggering widespread public debate.

The portrait, accompanied by the message "Comrades Never Die", had been removed recently, drawing criticism from fans and members of the cultural fraternity who viewed it as a tribute to the singer's legacy.

Baruah had earlier announced that he would repaint the mural at the same location at 4 pm and called upon supporters to join a peaceful gathering. He also alleged that Guwahati Police had advised him against repainting the artwork.

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