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...
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