Mass Protests In Assam’s Tinsukia And Rajasthan’s Sirohi As Workers And Villagers Rise Against Government Projects

In Assam’s Tinsukia district, thousands of tea garden workers and members of the Adivasi and Chai Janjati communities took to the streets in a massive protest against the state government. The demonstrators, including a large number of women and students, marched in unity demanding fair wages, better working conditions, and recognition of their community rights. Roads across Tinsukia echoed with slogans as the protesters vowed to continue their agitation until their voices are heard.Meanwhile, in Rajasthan’s Sirohi district, villagers from Bharja village have launched a strong protest against the state government’s proposed limestone mining project in Pindwada. Locals held a village meeting and unanimously resolved not to sell their land for mining under any circumstances. Chanting slogans and waving placards, they asserted their determination to protect their ancestral land and environment. The protests reflect growing rural discontent over industrial and governmental decisions affecting livelihoods and natural resources across states.