Rebellion emerges among Assam BJP Bengali Leaders: All Assam Bangali Parishad reactivated, Demands citizenship and voices dissatisfaction

In a startling development, a rebellion has surfaced within the ranks of Assam’s BJP leadership as the Assam Bangali Parishad, under the leadership of former MLA Shiladitya Dev, has been reactivated. The dissident faction, infuriated with the activities of the ruling BJP, aims to recruit thousands of members and form constituency-based committees to address their concerns. The Parishad alleges that promises made to Bengali Hindus expelled from Bangladesh have not been fulfilled, particularly regarding citizenship.

The crucial decisions and expressions of discontent were made during a general meeting of the All Assam Bangali Parishad held in Silchar on Friday. Former MLA Shiladitya Dev graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, where Bengali leaders from various regions of the state were in attendance. The meeting, which extended over a significant duration, witnessed a wave of dissatisfaction towards the State Government, with many discontented leaders being affiliated with the BJP.

One of the key figures in the rebellion, Hemanga Shekhar Das, Executive President of the Central Committee of the All Assam Bangali Parishad and a BJP leader from Cachar, openly voiced his anger against the BJP-led government. Das accused the government of lacking empathy for Bengalis, asserting that it was the trust of Hindu Bengalis that led the BJP to power in Assam twice. However, their hopes of citizenship for Bengali Hindus remained unfulfilled, and even the Citizenship Amendment Act had not been implemented yet.

Former MLA Shiladitya Dev made explosive allegations during the meeting, stating that the AIUDF (All India United Democratic Front) is actively working to make Assam a part of Bangladesh. Drawing a controversial comparison, he asserted that there was no difference between AIUDF and the Muslim League, claiming that both shared similar ideologies. He further expressed concern over the existential crisis faced by Hindu Bengalis in Assam, particularly those in Barak Valley who had been expelled from Bangladesh. Dev urged the Hindu community to unite and protect themselves against what he termed “Muslim aggression.”

The emergence of this rebellion within the Assam BJP’s Bengali leaders has the potential to significantly impact the political landscape in the state. The All Assam Bangali Parishad’s call for citizenship and demands for action could intensify the rift within the ruling party. With plans to recruit thousands of members and hold a massive public gathering in the Brahmaputra Valley, the Parishad’s dissenting voice is likely to attract considerable attention from both the government and the public.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Assam BJP’s leadership will respond to these allegations and whether measures will be taken to address the grievances put forth by the All Assam Bangali Parishad. The impact of this rebellion on the political dynamics of Assam can potentially shape the future trajectory of the state’s governance..