Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 14 (ANI): The streets of Lakhimpur echoed with slogans of ‘Down with land thieves’ and ‘Down with cattle thieves.’ As the ‘Samay Parivartanor Yatra’ (Journey for Change) led by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi reached Lakhimpur district on Friday, 1000’s of Congress leaders and staff gathered eagerly to catch a glimpse of him.
Gogoi additionally led a foot march by means of the city.
During the march, slogans resembling ‘Land thieves resign,’ ‘Down with land thieves,’ and ‘Down with cattle thieves’ crammed the air. Supporters carried banners and posters with slogans like ‘Long stay Gaurav Gogoi,’ ‘Long stay Congress,’ ‘Long stay Rahul Gandhi,’ ‘Long stay Mallikarjun Kharge,’ ‘Stop the cattle syndicate,’ ‘Land thieves resign,’ ‘BJP beware,’ and slogans towards Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Addressing 1000’s of individuals, Gaurav Gogoi stated, ‘Our yatra is known as the ‘Journey for Change – Save Land, Save Identity.’ Why should we save land? Today, this can be a critical query. If an odd particular person seeks land below the Basundhara scheme, they don’t obtain it. Annual land pattas stay annual. But details about obtainable land below Basundhara reaches the Chief Minister’s spouse, who’s then suggested the place to buy land. When frequent folks apply, particulars of their land holdings change into identified, and the following day stress is created on locals to promote their land.’
He alleged that Himanta Biswa Sarma has offered almost 40,000 bighas of tribal land to Adani, Ambani, and Patanjali. He stated the land belonged to the Bodo, Rabha, and Karbi communities. He referred to as the Chief Minister anti-tribal, stating that throughout the Congress authorities below Tarun Gogoi, tribal communities have been empowered and given growth councils and autonomy.
He additional alleged that Himanta Biswa Sarma doesn’t respect tribal leaders and betrayed leaders like Sarbananda Sonowal by eradicating him from workplace. He accused the federal government of betraying six communities over guarantees of Scheduled Tribe standing. He additionally alleged that the Bengali neighborhood in Assam is being compelled to be labelled as ‘Bangladeshi,’ claiming that society is being divided for political acquire.
Gogoi stated Assam persistently ranks low in healthcare and schooling however ranks excessive in opening liquor outlets. ‘What could possibly be extra shameful than this?’ he requested, including that each citizen now bears a debt of 40,000 and that the federal government is attempting to repay money owed by means of income from liquor gross sales.
He stated as a result of an absence of employment in Assam, youth are migrating to Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, and Arunachal Pradesh, but they don’t really feel safe there both. He accused BJP leaders of working coal and sand syndicates and being concerned in repeated scams associated to areca nut, coal, the Jal Jeevan Mission, and even circumstances involving misconduct towards ladies.
He stated a authorities that promotes the slogan ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ is disrespecting ladies. Referring to the suicide of PWD engineer Yoshita Das, he alleged that ladies should not handled with respect and that police are being instructed to not register circumstances, notably these filed by ladies.
He additional alleged that Assam Police is getting used as a political device and is failing to serve the folks. ‘A selected household is taking up Assam’s land,’ he stated, including, ‘History says no uncle is larger than the nation; at present we are saying no aunt is larger than the nation.’
He criticised the closure of presidency colleges and the poor situations of presidency hospitals. Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s go to, Gogoi stated that odd folks can’t afford air journey as ticket costs vary from Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000, and even a cup of tea at airports is extraordinarily costly.
He claimed airports are in worse situation than railway stations and that flights are incessantly cancelled.
Upon getting into Lakhimpur district, APCC President Gaurav Gogoi started the day’s program by providing prayers at Padumoni Than. Along with former APCC President Bhupen Bora, he additionally visited Lakhimpur Medical College throughout the yatra.
However, whereas visiting the medical school, some alleged BJP supporters tried to hinder Gaurav Gogoi and Congress staff, creating an disagreeable state of affairs and allegedly trying to assault occasion members. Bhupen Bora strongly condemned the incident, stating that the BJP is frightened by the rise of Congress and is intentionally creating disruptions.
In the night, the yatra proceeded to Panigaon in Lakhimpur, the place Gaurav Gogoi addressed a big public rally, concluding the day’s program.
The occasion was attended by AICC Secretary accountable for Assam Manoj Chauhan, MP Rakibul Hussain, former MP Ranee Narah, senior vice chairman Ghan Burhagohain, senior chief Dr Jayaprakash Das, and a number of other different senior Congress leaders and staff. (ANI)