Overzealous protestors take to the streets as Bandh casts shadow over state

Guwahati, January 8, 2019:

Observing a 12-hour bandh announced by the North East Students Organization (NESO), KMSS and several other organizations, supporters of the bandh took to the streets to protest against the amendment of the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB). The activists burned tyres, vandalized cars and shouted slogans to save the indigenous “Axomiya Jati” and the ethnic groups of Assam from being affected by the implementation of the controversial Bill.

Tire burning was also witnessed in many areas. The activists came out from every nook and corner of Assam and while some waved black flags to condemn the Modi-led BJP government, others came out with “hengdang” to save Assam and the Assamese jati from the Jati-destroying Citizenship Amendment Bill.

Golaghat:

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AASU supporters came out to the streets and vandalized the BJP office at Golaghat and also burnt a picture of the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Demow:

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People have moved to the streets along with bandh supporters

Sonari:

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Streets have been deserted and shops have been closed down.

Sivasagar:

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All modes of transportation have been shut down by the Bandh supporters.

Tinsukia:

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The AASU bandh supporters have blocked the railway tracks supporting the bandh at their best.

Kokrajhar:

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Bandh supporters have taken to the streets, burnt tires and uttered slogans against the government.

It may be mentioned that an indefinite economic shutdown is also in place. Even trains are being blocked in many places. The bandh is fully supported by many citizens of Assam.

It may also be noted that the KMSS workers along with their leader Akhil Gogoi have already started their economic blockade and protested against the amendment of the citizenship bill. It may be mentioned that yesterday was observed as a ‘black day’ across the state to protest against the Bill.