Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Raijor Dal Protests Near Assam Chief Minister’s Home Over Flood Relief
Raijor Dal held a protest near Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s home in Guwahati.
The protesters said people affected by floods need help quickly.
They especially highlighted families in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat.
They called for financial help and more compensation for losses.
They also want money to repair homes and public facilities.
The protesters asked for an investigation into what the party says may have contributed to the floods.
Police stopped demonstrators who tried to move towards the residence.
Several people were detained, including two named party leaders.
Raijor Dal and supporting groups protested at Guwahati’s Minister’s Colony on Thursday, near Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s residence.
Protesters demanded immediate and adequate relief, financial assistance, and enhanced compensation for flood-hit families, especially in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat.
Police intervened when demonstrators tried to move towards the residence and detained several people, including Bidyut Saikia and Dhoirya Konwar.
The protesters called for a CBI inquiry into what Raijor Dal described as man-made factors behind the floods and destruction in Upper Assam.
The party also called for funding to rebuild damaged homes, restore public infrastructure, and support rehabilitation and reconstruction.
- Who
- Raijor Dal, supporting organisations and their protesters; police detained several people.
- What
- A protest demanding flood relief, compensation, reconstruction funding and a CBI inquiry.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not give a date.
- Where
- Minister’s Colony in Guwahati, near the Assam chief minister’s residence.
- Why
- To demand timely assistance and rehabilitation for people affected by recent floods in Upper Assam.
Protesters’ position
Government position
Flood relief and reconstruction
Protesters’ position
Raijor Dal demanded immediate, adequate relief, enhanced compensation, and funds to rebuild damaged homes and public infrastructure.
Government position
The article does not report a response or position from the government.
Possible man-made causes
Protesters’ position
Raijor Dal called for a CBI inquiry into what it described as man-made factors behind the floods and destruction.
Government position
The article provides no government response to the demand or the allegation.
- Organising party
- Raijor Dal, with supporting organisations
- Protest location
- Minister’s Colony, Guwahati
- Flood-affected areas highlighted
- Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat
- Detained people named
- Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti general secretary Bidyut Saikia and Raijor Dal leader Dhoirya Konwar
- Main demands
- Immediate relief, financial assistance, enhanced compensation, and funds for rebuilding and restoring infrastructure
- Inquiry sought
- A CBI inquiry into what Raijor Dal describes as man-made factors behind the floods