Protests In Assam Over Move To Merge 4 Districts With Existing Ones

Assam: The protesters blocked roads for hours in Biswanath district. Protests also took place in Bajali district

Protest erupted in Assam after the state cabinet approved to merge four newly formed districts with the existing ones.

The protesters blocked roads for hours in Biswanath district. Protests also took place in Bajali district.

They raised slogans "go back" and demanded the government to withdraw the decision.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the cabinet approved the administrative merger of four newly formed districts with existing districts.