Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Assam Students Protest, Demand Ouster of Illegal Immigrants
Students in Assam and other northeastern states are protesting against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.
They want the government to remove them and protect the rights of the local people.
The protests, led by student unions, are happening because the students feel that the government isn't doing enough to stop illegal immigration.
They want the government to update a list of citizens, protect their rights, and stop a law that allows certain immigrants to become citizens.
They also want the border with Bangladesh to be more secure.
AASU, under NESO, held a sit-in in Guwahati demanding the removal of illegal immigrants.
Protests involved students from across the city and were led by AASU leaders.
Protesters highlighted concerns about Assam Accord and Prime Minister's Independence Day address.
Similar demonstrations occurred in Meghalaya and Mizoram.
Key demands include NRC update, border sealing, and CAA exclusion.
- Who
- AASU under NESO, along with student unions like KSU and MZP.
- What
- Protests demanding ouster of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
- When
- August 18, 2024
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam, with related protests in Meghalaya and Mizoram.
- Why
- To demand removal of illegal immigrants and protect indigenous people's rights.
Protesters' Perspective
Government Perspective
Identity and Rights
Protesters' Perspective
Illegal immigration threatens indigenous identity and rights.
Government Perspective
The government has existing immigration policies and is working to address these concerns.
- Event
- Sit-in demanding ouster of illegal immigrants
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Organizations Involved
- AASU, NESO, KSU, MZP
- Key Demand
- Deportation of illegal immigrants
- Related Issue
- Assam Accord, CAA
