Скачать или смотреть A look at the historical roots of Assam's migration crisis and today's eviction drive

Assam's migration crisis has deep historical roots, beginning with the influx of refugees from East Pakistan after the 1971 war. This led to a fear among the indigenous Assamese population of losing their cultural identity, which fueled the Assam Agitation (1979-1985). This movement culminated in the Assam Accord, which set a cut-off date of March 25, 1971, for identifying and deporting illegal immigrants.

Today, this issue is manifested through government-led eviction drives. The state government is clearing what it calls "illegally occupied land" from forests and religious institutions. While the government frames these actions as necessary to protect state resources and heritage, critics argue that the drives unfairly target specific marginalized communities and are linked to a broader political narrative about illegal migration.

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