Guwahati, Aug. 18 -- Three major cab unions in Assam have strongly objected to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's recent Independence Day speech, where he referred to many cab drivers as "unknown persons."

The unions accused the CM of undermining the dignity and identity of cab drivers across the state.

At a joint press conference in Dispur on Sunday, leaders from the All Assam Cab Operators' Union, Sadou Asom Cab Mazdoor Sangha, and the All Guwahati Cab Drivers' Union demanded an immediate retraction of the CM's remarks.

Bishnu Das, representing the All Assam Cab Operators' Union, expressed outrage, saying, "The Chief Minister has virtually stripped us of our dignity. His words will now make every citizen suspicious of cab drivers."...