AASU Launches 12-Hour Hunger Strike Against CAA, Gains Support from 30 National Organizations

The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) initiated a 12-hour hunger strike in Guwahati, demanding the repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Organized by the Kamrup District Students Union, the hunger strike garnered support from 30 national organizations. AASU expressed concerns about the CAA’s potential threat to Assam’s cultural and demographic integrity, urging the government to reconsider its stance on the contentious law. The event highlighted widespread opposition to the CAA, with 30 national organizations joining in solidarity. The government faced severe criticism at the protest site for its handling of the CAA and its perceived impact on the socio-political landscape.