The decision was taken in a crucial meeting of the AGP. In the meeting, the party decided to oppose the Citizenship Act.
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which had supported the passing of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, has now decided to oppose it. The party has also decided to move the Supreme Court against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.
The decision was taken in a crucial meeting of the AGP. In the meeting, the party decided to oppose the Citizenship Act. The party leaders have also decided to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
The AGP’s decision to oppose the Citizenship (Amendment) Act has come days after the party extended its support in Parliament. Since then, the AGP had been faced severe backlash back home in Assam which is also witnessing protests and violence since the Bill has been passed.
On Thursday, headquarters of the Assam Gana Parishad in Guwahati’s Ambari area was attacked by people protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, police said.
The protestors went inside the building, located on the Gopinath Bordoloi Road in the heart of the city, and smashed a few window panes and damaged the property. Several vehicles, including those of the police, parked outside the building were also vandalised.
Officials said police then had to baton-charge the agitators. Several teargas shells were also lobbed.
Prasanta Patnaik