Protest in Guwahati over fear of tribal displacement | Guwahati News

Guwahati: Several tribal bodies in Assam, backed by leaders of opposition parties, protested at Chachal in Guwahati on Wednesday against speculated plans to develop satellite townships in Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council and Tiwa Autonomous Council areas in Kamrup and Morigaon districts.The protesters also demanded scrapping of the proposed 55 MW Ukiam Hydropower Project at Ukiam…

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Why Assam Kept Tribals Out of UCC: “We Must Learn From Their Customs,” Says CM | Guwahati News

Kangkan KalitaGuwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the tribal communities of the state are excluded from the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill passed by the state assembly on Wednesday because their existing customary laws already safeguard the tribal women against polygamy and other forms of exploitation. Nevertheless, he emphasized that the UCC…

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