Written by, May 22 -- Kishor Kumar Kalita

I want to begin this article with some stories and topics discussed during our addas (hangouts) in the period between the polling for the recent Assam Assembly elections and the declaration of the results. First, let me come to the context of the adda. For nearly two decades, a few of us-advocates, social and political workers, salaried employees associated with NGOs, and college or university professors-have been regularly gathering for addas in various locations, especially in the evenings. To ensure that no one suffers professionally, we usually hold these sessions on the evening before a government holiday or on holidays. These discussions predominantly revolve around regional, national, and ...