Viral Video of Harassment Sparks Denial from AASU Leaders

A viral video showing individuals being harassed and forced to chant “AASU Zindabad” has sparked controversy. The All Sivasagar District Students’ Union (AASU) president, Manav Hazarika, and general secretary, Dipankar Saikia, issued a statement denying any involvement or knowledge of the incident. They emphasized AASU’s commitment to peaceful and non-violent advocacy for indigenous rights and warned against the misuse of the union’s name in connection with such unlawful activities.