GUWAHATI: Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi said he will protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) even in the face of death as he voiced strong opposition to CAA, announcing plans for a large-scale peaceful protest against the legislation.
Gogoi equated CAA to an assault on the Assamese community, drawing parallels with historical events.
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"Citizen Amendment Act is nothing but the Centre's attack on the Assamese community. The way Mughals attacked Assam, the same way BJP is trying to attack Assam in the name of CAA and to fight, the only response from the people of the state is nothing but massive peaceful agitation,” Gogoi told media.
“At this moment I want to urge the people of the state, irrespective of caste and creed to get ready for massive agitation but in a peaceful manner. I ask people to come out to the street and democratically protest against CAA," Gogoi further stated.
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Denouncing it as a black day for India’s democracy and the saddest in the history of Assamese people, Gogoi emphasised the need for a united and peaceful protest, calling on individuals from all walks of life, including students from colleges and universities, to participate in the movement against the legislation.