Guwahati, Aug. 16 -- Written by Rupjyoti Mahanta

Bokajan: The All Adivasi Students' Association of Assam (AASAA) has initiated a protest against the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) for issuing land leases, known as patta, to non-tribal people.

Following a general meeting on the issue, the organization announced a series of public demonstrations demanding the immediate reversal of the decision.

AASAA chief adviser Anil Toppo stated at a press conference that the organization will not accept the arbitrary granting of land leases to non-tribal settlers in Karbi Anglong.

He warned that if the KAAC does not revoke the leases, AASAA will be forced to launch a more intense democratic movement.

As part of their protest, AASAA plans t...