Land acquisition from tribal council area for Guwahati expansion project opposed
Tribal student organizations in Assam are opposing a government land acquisition project intended to expand Guwahati. The groups argue that the acquisition violates the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Act and threatens the land rights of indigenous communities.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the ongoing tension between urban development projects and the protection of indigenous land rights in protected tribal areas.
Two tribal students’ organisations have opposed a proposal to acquire land from areas under the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) for a project to expand Guwahati.
The article focuses heavily on the grievances of the tribal organizations and the potential negative impact on indigenous rights.
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