Guwahati, July 3 -- The Koch Rajbanshi Citizens Forum has opposed the Assam government's decision to rename a prominent bazaar road in Golakganj after Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, alleging that the move disregards the history, culture and identity of the Koch-Rajbongshi community.

The protest was held in Golakganj, which falls under the Assembly constituency represented by Cabinet Minister Ashwini Roy. Forum members and local residents demanded that the government withdraw the decision, arguing that public infrastructure in the area should instead commemorate local personalities and families who contributed to the region's development.

The forum alleged that while the Koch-Rajbongshi community plays a significant role during elections, its ...