Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Opposition rallies against tribal land sale
A big protest happened in Umrangso on February 1st.
People were upset because they think the government is selling tribal land and natural resources to big companies.
The protest was organized by different political parties who want to protect the rights of tribal people.
They marched through the town and gave a letter to the Governor asking him to stop the sale of tribal land.
The protesters said that the government is not following the rules that protect tribal people and their land.
They want the government to be more open and talk to the people before making decisions about tribal land.
The protest was peaceful, and the organizers said they will keep protesting until the government changes its policies.
A massive protest rally was held in Umrangso against the alleged sale of tribal land to corporate entities.
The rally was organized by the Indian National Congress, APHLC, and the united opposition of all political parties.
Hundreds of protesters marched through Umrangso town and submitted a memorandum to the Governor.
Protesters demanded an immediate halt to the transfer of tribal land and greater transparency in decision-making.
Opposition leaders warned that corporate entry into Sixth Schedule areas threatens tribal identity, livelihood, and traditional rights.
- Who
- Opposition leaders and tribal communities in Dima Hasao district
- What
- Protest rally against alleged sale of tribal land to corporate entities
- When
- February 1, 2024
- Where
- Umrangso, Dima Hasao district
- Why
- To protest against the alleged sale of tribal land and natural resources to private corporate entities, and to demand the enforcement of constitutional safeguards for tribal communities
- Location
- Umrangso, Dima Hasao district
- Organizers
- Indian National Congress, APHLC, united opposition
- Date
- February 1
- Key Demands
- Halt tribal land transfer, enforce constitutional safeguards, transparency in decision-making
- Protest Size
- Hundreds of protesters
- Protest Outcome
- Memorandum submitted to Governor, peaceful protest
- Main Concerns
- Dilution of constitutional safeguards, corporate interests over local communities