AJYCP Protests for Indigenous Rights in Assam

The Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) organized protests in various districts of Assam, demanding the protection of land and political rights for indigenous communities, especially the Karbi people. They raised alarms over encroachments by outsiders in Karbi Anglong, claiming it threatens the existence of the indigenous population. The organization called for immediate eviction of outsiders and reforms in land laws to safeguard indigenous interests. Their actions included submitting memoranda to the Chief Minister, urging swift measures to protect these rights. The protests reflect a growing concern over the impact of external settlements on indigenous communities in Assam.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 30, 2025, 11:48 IST

Protests Across Assam for Indigenous Land Rights

Guwahati, Dec 30: The Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) held protest rallies on Monday at district headquarters in Tinsukia, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, and Nalbari, advocating for the protection of land and political rights for all indigenous communities in Assam, particularly the Karbi people.

The organization raised concerns about significant encroachments by outsiders in the Karbi Anglong district, which they claim threaten the survival of the indigenous Karbi population.

AJYCP asserted that land in tribal regions, including PGR and VGR zones, has been unlawfully occupied, breaching constitutional protections outlined in the Sixth Schedule.

They criticized both current and past administrations for the ongoing situation, stating, “The settlement of outsiders in tribal areas has led to an existential crisis for indigenous communities. While encroachments are being addressed in other regions of Assam, similar measures have not been implemented in Karbi Anglong.”

Emphasizing that Karbi Anglong is the sole homeland for the Karbi people, the group warned that persistent encroachments could leave the community landless.

AJYCP demanded the immediate removal of outsiders from the district and the safeguarding of indigenous land and political rights.

They further alleged that land in Sixth Schedule areas, tribal belts, and forest regions has been allocated to external capitalist and trading groups, negatively impacting the interests of indigenous populations throughout Assam.

Reiterating their long-standing demands, AJYCP called for reforms in Assam’s land laws and the introduction of a new, stringent law to limit land purchases by outsiders.

Memoranda were submitted to the Chief Minister via the deputy commissioners of the respective districts, urging prompt action to protect indigenous land rights.