The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to step in immediately and take initiative to restore peace in Karbi Anglong, which has been witnessing tension in recent days.
In a demand letter dated December 24, the students’ body said the situation in Karbi Anglong is not an isolated issue but a matter that concerns the entire state of Assam and its people. The letter was signed by AASU president Utpal Sarma and general secretary Samiran Phukan and was formally addressed to the chief minister.
In the letter, AASU pointed out that Karbi Anglong has been facing serious social and demographic pressure for decades. According to the organisation, continuous immigration of non-indigenous people into the hill district has posed a growing threat to the identity, land rights and existence of the Karbi community and other indigenous tribal groups living in the region. 
AASU said the issue has now reached a sensitive stage, where social harmony is being disturbed. The letter stated that what is happening in Karbi Anglong should be seen as a larger concern for Assam, as the protection of indigenous communities has always been a core issue in the state’s history.
The students’ body also highlighted a particularly controversial and disturbing aspect of the recent turmoil. The letter referred to slogans such as “Karbi Go Back,” which were allegedly raised by some non-indigenous protesters. It further claimed that Karbis were allegedly referred to as “Chinese” during protests, while slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” were being chanted.
Calling such actions unacceptable, the letter stated that it is intolerable for indigenous people to face such slogans in their own land. AASU said the alleged remarks and slogans reflect an attempt to insult and intimidate the indigenous population. The organisation made it clear that any form of dominance or aggression by non-indigenous groups against local communities would not be tolerated.
The letter stressed that such developments could further deepen divisions and worsen the situation if not addressed carefully and promptly. AASU warned that ignoring these issues could lead to long-term damage to peace and unity in the hill district.
Urging the chief minister to act without delay, AASU appealed to the state government to take the initiative to bring all sides to the table. The organisation emphasised that dialogue and discussion are the only way forward to resolve the crisis and rebuild trust among communities.
