Hundreds of people from across Assam gathered at Chachal on Sunday, October 12 for a massive protest rally titled “Adhikar Samabesh”, organized by the Bhumi Adhikar Joutho Sangram Samiti, demanding justice against land evictions and alleged illegal land transfers to corporate entities.
The protest turned into a powerful blend of cultural and political expression as demonstrators paid emotional tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg, playing his iconic songs throughout the event as a symbol of unity and resistance.
Speaking at the gathering, Subrata Talukdar of the organizing committee accused the state government of neglecting indigenous rights.
“Those who have suffered the most are the indigenous people. The government has handed over bighas of tribal land to corporate giants. We demand an