Akhil Gogoi, a prominent peasant leader and key figure in the CAA protests in Assam, has likened the Act to a historical assault on the Assamese community, akin to Mughal invasions.
This decision was made during the cabinet meeting held on Sunday where several significant resolutions were reached.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed confidence that the announcement would propel Assam lemon onto the global fruit map.
In her statement on the second day of the Budget Session, Neog highlighted the progress in clearing the debt, mentioning that loans acquired by the government from 2001 to 2015 had already been settled.
A 29-member delegation of the ULFA's pro-talks faction, including 16 ULFA members and 13 from civil society, signed the agreement.
A notification issued by the Department of Forests and Environment emphasised the environmental and health hazards posed by single-use plastic (SUP) items, which are notorious for their high littering potential and the lasting damage they cause to the environment.
Assam Government on Tuesday signed the Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with 10 leading companies expecting investments worth Rs 8200 crores in the state.
