Guwahati, July 7 -- The Nikhil Rabha Jatiya Parishad (NRJP), an apex body of Rabha community, has strongly opposed the Assam government's proposed Aerocity, Satellite township and Ukiam river dam projects in the Azara-Palasbari area, alleging that they threaten the land, livelihoods and cultural identity of indigenous communities.

Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, NRJP president Babul Chandra Rabha and general secretary Gobinda Rabha accused the Assam government of pursuing large-scale land acquisition without consulting the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council, local Gram Sabhas or affected residents.

The organisation alleged that revenue department have already initiated surveys and issued notices for the proposed Aerocity and tow...