Congress Protesters Obstructed by Alleged BJP Workers in Garukhuti

The Assam Congress on Tuesday staged a fierce protest at the entrance of the Garukhuti Agricultural Project in Darrang district, strongly criticizing the BJP-led government and the project authorities. The demonstrators alleged large-scale mismanagement and misuse of public funds in the name of development.

As the protest escalated, police forces were deployed to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. The protesting Congress workers were reportedly obstructed not only by the police but also by a section of the local residents who opposed the agitation. This led to a heated confrontation between the protestors and locals, triggering intense clashes near the project entarance gate.

Amid rising tension, the entry route to the Garukhuti project was completely blocked for several hours. Security was tightened across the area as officials tried to bring the situation under control.

One of the protetsing individuals said, "We had come here to submit a memorandum to the Chairman of the Garukhuti project, Padma Hazarika, regarding the massive scam that has unfolded in the name of this project. However, we were obstructed midway by a group of BJP workers who claimed to be local residents of Garukhuti. Shockingly, the police remained silent spectators during the entire incident."

"We had intended to stage a peaceful and democratic protest, but what we witnessed here has left us deeply alarmed. It raises serious concerns about the state of democracy and law enforcement, at times, we are left wondering which country we are living in," he added.

The protestors also spoke about their core demand staing, "We want an impartial and thorough investigation into the large-scale corruption that has taken place under the guise of the Garukhuti project in Assam."

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