To stand with the evicted, not vilify them. “This is not just a legal issue—it is a test of our humanity,” the appeal concludes

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Where Will They Go? Public Appeal Slams Denial of Resettlement to Assam's Displaced

Evictions Without Humanity: Intellectuals Slam Assam Government’s Actions

Evictions Without Humanity: Public Appeal Against Assam Government’s Action.

Protidin Time | 28 July 2025

Writers, intellectuals, journalists, and rights activists from Assam have issued a strong public statement condemning the ongoing mass evictions in Dhubri, Goalpara, Golaghat, and other districts. The appeal raises serious human rights concerns, including:

Forced evictions of poor families who are Indian citizens, often with official land records.

Evictions carried out without proper notice or rehabilitation, using force.

Displaced people being falsely labelled as illegal infiltrators on social media.

Vigilante groups blocking displaced persons returning to their native places, leaving many starving and homeless.

A fatal incident during a clash between officials and evictees in Goalpara on July 17.

Many evicted people are descendants of flood victims whose villages were wiped out by the Brahmaputra long ago.

Key Demands in the Appeal.

1. End illegal roadblocks and prevent harassment of displaced persons.

2. Ensure legal eviction procedures are followed, with shelter and aid.

3. Provide rehabilitation and compensation for all evicted families.

The appeal calls this a humanitarian crisis and urges the people of Assam to show compassion and stand with the displaced.

Notable Signatories Include:

Dr. Hiren Gohain, Arupa Patangia Kalita, Pranab Doley, Zamser Ali (journalist), and many other respected voices from civil society.


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