Indian National Congress (INC) workers in Assam on Friday organised a grand Tiranga Yatra to mark the 79th Independence Day and as part of a nationwide protest. The Yatra started from Dongkamuqam district headquarters and moved towards Kheroni Road. The participants marched raising slogans and carrying placards.
Route of the Yatra and the gathering
The Yatra later reached the district office via Hospital Road. During this, the workers also gave messages reminding the importance of Independence Day and India’s independence. Various Mandal leaders and supporters also showed active participation in this program.
Presence of prominent leaders
Prominent leaders participated in this Tiranga Yatra. These included several Mandal leaders and supporters including INC’s WKADC president Augustin Angi, former executive members Sing Teron and Ashok Teron. They strongly conveyed their message among the citizens and discussed local issues.
Sharp criticism on BJP
Former KADC working president Ashok Teron launched a scathing attack on the BJP while speaking to the media. He alleged that the BJP came to power through illegal means. He also stressed on the failure of the present state government and the council. Teron said that instead of protecting Assam’s borders from encroachment from neighbouring states, the government has sold the land to multinational companies.
Demand for rights of tribes
Ashok Teron warned that if such practices continue, future generations, especially the Karbi and other tribal communities, will become landless. He demanded that the tribal communities living in the hill districts since 1947 be given documents (patta) of their land so that their rights over the land are protected.
