BJP'S vision document sparks protests in Assam
Guwahati, Feb 4 (IBNS) : The BJP's vision document for the Delhi assembly election had stirred up a controversy as it allegedly referred the people of North Eastern region in the national capital as "immigrants". The reference sparked a huge protests in Assam on Wednesday.
Several organizations protested across the state against the BJP's vision document and burned effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
More than hundred activists of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samittee (KMSS) had protested at Dighalipukhuri in Guwahati.
"We are Indian, and no one should alternate our identity. BJP has no knowledge of North Eastern region. BJP had given safeguard to illegal Bangladeshis in Assam, " KMSS president Akhil Gogoi said.
On other hand opposition political party Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) too protested and burned effigy of PM Modi across the state.
"We are not safe under Modi government who showed their real pictures during only half year term," AGP president Atul Bora said.
AASU, AJYCP, ULFA(I) also reacted on the issue and demanded unconditional apology from BJP.
(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)
Top Headlines
-
News
Israel-US alliance 'never been stronger', Netanyahu says as State Secretary Rubio visit for talks
September 15, 2025
-
News
Three-Day exhibition pays tribute to literary legends Sunil Gangopadhyay and Shakti Chattopadhyay
September 15, 2025
-
News
Sona Colleges sewing machines for differently-abled earn third patent
September 15, 2025
-
News
Canada acknowledges domestic funding of Khalistani terror groups in report
September 06, 2025
-
News
Jaishankar to represent India at virtual BRICS Summit convened by Brazil next week
September 06, 2025
-
News
PM Modi to skip general debate at UNGA special session, Jaishankar to represent India
September 06, 2025
-
News
'India, US have a special relationship, nothing to worry about': Trump softens stance on New Delhi; Modi 'reciprocates sentiments'
September 06, 2025
-
News
'I will always be friends with Modi, he is a great PM': Donald Trump as he tones down on India over tariff
September 06, 2025
-
News
Indias Tax Reforms: A bold counterstrike to US tariffs and a big push for Atmanirbhar Bharat
September 05, 2025
-
News
'Change is imminent, embrace the reality': Education sector stares at transformation in age of AI
August 31, 2025