Villagers in Lower Majuli Protest Against Riverbank Erosion

In Lower Majuli, villagers are protesting against ongoing riverbank erosion, citing years of neglect from authorities. They demand immediate and effective government action to address the crisis, as many families face displacement for the third time. Despite previous appeals, residents feel their concerns have been ignored, leading to this urgent demonstration. The community is calling for sustainable solutions rather than temporary fixes, warning that protests will escalate if their demands are not met. As the situation unfolds, the Water Resources Department and the Brahmaputra Board have yet to respond.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 27, 2026, 18:39 IST

Protest Against Erosion in Lower Majuli

Villagers staged protest in lower Majuli due to river bank erosion

Jorhat, May 27: Frustrated by persistent riverbank erosion and perceived neglect from authorities, numerous villagers from Kordoiguri in Lower Majuli gathered along the Brahmaputra River on Wednesday to demand urgent and sustainable government action.

Residents expressed their discontent over the inaction of the Water Resources Department and the Brahmaputra Board, stating they had exhausted all options before resorting to this protest.

The plight of Kordoiguri is not a new issue. Locals recalled that severe erosion first struck the area in 2001, and this protest marks the community's preparation for their third forced relocation.

One resident shared, "This area witnessed severe erosion in 2001. Now, we are preparing to move our homes for the third time. Eight months ago, we submitted petitions to the MLA and notified both the Brahmaputra Board and the Water Resources Department. Officials inspected the site, but no lasting solution has been provided."

Countless acres of fertile land have been consumed by the Brahmaputra, displacing numerous families and forcing many to dismantle their homes built with their own labor.

Villagers claimed that erosion-control efforts, such as porcupine structures—temporary barriers intended to mitigate erosion—have proven ineffective.

One resident remarked, "The previous Chief Minister at least made some efforts, but the current administration seems indifferent. Each monsoon, the Brahmaputra Board deploys substandard porcupines in the river for erosion control, but these actions are merely superficial."

He called on the government to cease funding ineffective temporary solutions and instead implement scientific and durable measures like spurs or geo-tube embankments in Kordoiguri. Residents lamented that despite their ongoing appeals and years of hardship, their public representatives have shown little concern for their situation.

The villagers have issued a stern warning that if substantial action is not taken promptly, their protests will escalate in the days ahead.

As of the time of this report, neither the Water Resources Department nor the Brahmaputra Board has commented on the situation.