Opposition Disrupts Assam Governor's Assembly Address Amid Economic Concerns
Opposition protests mark Assam governor’s address in Assembly session

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During Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya's address to the newly elected Assembly, opposition MLAs protested against rising inflation, leading to walkouts and slogans. Acharya discussed economic challenges linked to the Iran-US-Israel conflict, border security issues, and the government's plans for job creation and flood mitigation.
- 01Opposition Congress MLAs protested against inflation, particularly the rising prices of LPG and fuel, during the governor's address.
- 02Governor Acharya highlighted the economic pressures stemming from the ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict.
- 03Acharya called on the banned United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) to abandon violence and engage in dialogue.
- 04The governor announced plans to create 200,000 jobs and increase electricity production in Assam.
- 05He assured that ₹18,000 crore would be allocated for flood mitigation efforts in the state.
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The first session of Assam's newly elected Assembly was marked by significant opposition protests during Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya's address. Congress MLAs vocally opposed rising inflation, particularly the increased prices of LPG cylinders and fuel, leading to walkouts and placards being displayed. Acharya addressed various pressing issues, including the economic impact of the Iran-US-Israel conflict, urging citizens to practice austerity. He also raised concerns about illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, promising to enhance border security in collaboration with the central government and West Bengal. The governor appealed to the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) to cease violence and return to negotiations. Acharya outlined the new government's commitment to creating 200,000 jobs, attracting investments, and increasing electricity production. He also confirmed the continuation of eviction drives to clear encroachments from government lands and forests, alongside a substantial allocation of ₹18,000 crore (approximately $2.2 billion USD) for flood mitigation measures in Assam.
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The governor's address highlights the government's commitment to addressing inflation and employment, which directly affects the livelihoods of Assam's citizens.
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