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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Anti-CAA protests erupt across northeastern state of Assam

IN PHOTOS: Anti-CAA protests erupt across northeastern state of Assam

Updated On: 13 March, 2024 01:54 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Protests sweep Assam as citizens voice opposition to the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), with effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah set ablaze in various parts of the state. Pics/ PTI

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Protests sweep Assam as citizens voice opposition to the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), with effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah set ablaze in various parts of the state. Pics/ PTI

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Protests sweep Assam as citizens voice opposition to the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), with effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah set ablaze in various parts of the state. Pics/ PTI

The All Assam Students` Union (AASU), along with 30 non-political indigenous organizations and opposition parties, including Congress and Raijor Dal, lead protests against the CAA`s implementation, echoing sentiments of dissent across Assam.

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The All Assam Students` Union (AASU), along with 30 non-political indigenous organizations and opposition parties, including Congress and Raijor Dal, lead protests against the CAA`s implementation, echoing sentiments of dissent across Assam.

Protestors took to the streets across Assam, burning effigies of key political figures and copies of the CAA, while chanting slogans against the contentious legislation.

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Protestors took to the streets across Assam, burning effigies of key political figures and copies of the CAA, while chanting slogans against the contentious legislation.

The Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) staged protests in Lakhimpur and Dibrugarh, burning effigies of the prime minister and home minister, symbolising the rejection of the CAA`s provisions within Assam`s socio-political landscape.

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The Assam Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) staged protests in Lakhimpur and Dibrugarh, burning effigies of the prime minister and home minister, symbolising the rejection of the CAA`s provisions within Assam`s socio-political landscape.

Opposition parties, including Congress and Raijor Dal, organised protests across Assam, with leaders and activists condemning the implementation of the CAA and advocating for its repeal through peaceful demonstrations.

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Opposition parties, including Congress and Raijor Dal, organised protests across Assam, with leaders and activists condemning the implementation of the CAA and advocating for its repeal through peaceful demonstrations.

The protests witnessed participation from diverse segments of society, including students, activists, and community leaders, reflecting a broad-based opposition to the CAA and its perceived implications on Assam`s socio-cultural fabric.

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The protests witnessed participation from diverse segments of society, including students, activists, and community leaders, reflecting a broad-based opposition to the CAA and its perceived implications on Assam`s socio-cultural fabric.

Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi joined protestors in Sivasagar embodying the spirit of democratic dissent and resistance against perceived injustices.

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Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi joined protestors in Sivasagar embodying the spirit of democratic dissent and resistance against perceived injustices.

Meanwhile, the Assam Police issued notices to opposition parties, urging them to withdraw the hartal (strike) called in protest against the CAA`s implementation.

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Meanwhile, the Assam Police issued notices to opposition parties, urging them to withdraw the hartal (strike) called in protest against the CAA`s implementation.

Criticism mounted against the Assam Police`s actions, with opposition leaders condemning the notices as an infringement on democratic rights and accusing the state government of authoritarian tactics in quelling dissent.

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Criticism mounted against the Assam Police`s actions, with opposition leaders condemning the notices as an infringement on democratic rights and accusing the state government of authoritarian tactics in quelling dissent.

In anticipation of potential unrest, security measures have been heightened across Assam, with increased police presence and restrictions on public gatherings imposed to mitigate the risk of violence and maintain law and order.

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In anticipation of potential unrest, security measures have been heightened across Assam, with increased police presence and restrictions on public gatherings imposed to mitigate the risk of violence and maintain law and order.

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