AAMSU Protests Against Inhumane Eviction in Bongaigaon
📅 Date: June 19, 2025
📍Location: Bongaigaon, Assam
Inhumane Eviction Sparks Outcry in Bongaigaon: AAMSU Takes to the Streets
In a strong response to the alleged inhumane eviction of several families, the All Assam Minority Students' Union (AAMSU) Bongaigaon District Committee organized a protest today in front of the Bongaigaon Mechanical Workshop. The demonstration drew attention to the plight of the affected families and condemned the government's "insensitive" approach to eviction drives.
The protest was carried out peacefully but passionately, with banners, slogans, and emotional speeches calling for justice and humane treatment of displaced residents. Protesters alleged that no proper rehabilitation was provided before the eviction, leaving families—including women and children—without shelter.
“We are not against development,” said one AAMSU leader, “but displacing people without notice or support is a direct attack on human rights and dignity.”
According to AAMSU, the evicted families had been living in the area for years and had approached authorities multiple times for land settlement. Despite this, they were reportedly forced to leave their homes without an alternative place to go.
The protest has drawn support from various civil society groups and student organizations across the district, urging the state government to review its land and eviction policies, especially when they affect marginalized communities.
District administration officials have stated that the eviction was carried out legally as part of a larger plan to clear encroachments. However, they assured the media that the concerns raised by AAMSU would be reviewed, and necessary support for affected families would be considered.
Why This Matters
Eviction drives in Assam have become a contentious issue in recent years. While authorities argue that they are essential to reclaim government land, critics claim that these drives often target poor and minority communities without adequate planning or rehabilitation.
As the protest in Bongaigaon continues to draw attention, all eyes are now on the district administration’s next steps—and whether the voices of the affected will finally be heard.
FAQs
Q: What is AAMSU?
AAMSU stands for All Assam Minority Students’ Union, an organization that works for the rights of minority communities in Assam.
Q: Where did the eviction happen?
The eviction took place near the Bongaigaon Mechanical Workshop area.
Q: What is AAMSU demanding?
AAMSU is demanding immediate relief, proper rehabilitation, and a review of eviction policies affecting marginalized communities.