Assam University bans stirs without prior permission

Guwahati | Sunday | 13th January, 2019

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SILCHAR: Assam University Silchar on Saturday banned protests inside the campus without prior permission. The area has been tense following rallies by the university students for and against the bill. On last Wednesday, a torch rally was brought out by the students belonging to Assamese and tribal communities in protest against the bill. “The students should be allowed to exercise their democratic rights on issues pertaining to the society. The following day, a rally was organized by the AU students’ council in support of the bill.All Cachar Karimganj Hailakandi Students Association founder president and BJP leader Pradip Dutta Roy criticized the Assam University authorities for imposing ban..