Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Over 110 Arrested in Assam District Protests Over Name Change
In Sribhumi, formerly known as Karimganj, over 110 people, including students and teachers, were arrested during protests.
The protests were against the government's decision to rename the district Sribhumi.
This renaming was in reference to Rabindranath Tagore's description of the area.
Clashes erupted between protesters and security forces, resulting in injuries and detentions.
The Chief Minister's visit, where he criticized opposition parties, further fueled the demonstrations.
Protesters threw stones, and the police responded.
The administration imposed restrictions due to anticipated violence.
Over 110 people were arrested during protests in Sribhumi district.
The protests opposed the renaming of Karimganj to Sribhumi.
Clashes occurred between protesters and security forces on September 6.
The state cabinet approved the name change in November of the previous year.
Chief Minister's visit and remarks added fuel to the protest.
- Who
- Protesters (students, teachers, residents) and security forces.
- What
- Protests and clashes regarding the renaming of Karimganj to Sribhumi.
- When
- September 6.
- Where
- Sribhumi district, Assam.
- Why
- To protest the renaming of Karimganj to Sribhumi.
Proponents of Protest
Government/Supporters of Renaming
District Name
Proponents of Protest
Oppose renaming Karimganj to Sribhumi.
Government/Supporters of Renaming
Support the renaming of Karimganj to Sribhumi.
Protests
Proponents of Protest
Organize demonstrations and a shutdown against the renaming.
Government/Supporters of Renaming
The government supports the renaming and the use of security to manage the situation.
- Event
- Protests and arrests following district name change
- Location
- Sribhumi district, Assam (formerly Karimganj)
- Date of Arrests
- September 6
- Cause
- Opposition to renaming Karimganj to Sribhumi
- Number Arrested
- Over 110
- Participants Arrested
- Students, teachers, local residents
- Government Decision
- Renaming approved in November of the previous year.
- Reason for Renaming
- In reference to Rabindranath Tagore's visit and his description of the region as 'Sribhumi.'
