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60 hrs Dima Hasao Bandh from June 5

By Anup Biswas |

The ASDC Dima Hasao District Committee, ASDC Mahila Sangathan, Dimasa Students’ Union and Dimasa Women Society have called for a 60 hours Dima Hasao Bandh starting from 5 am of June 5th to 5 pm of June 7th 2012.

These organizations are demanding 1. Immediate release of Mohet Hojai, Former Chief Executive Member, Dima Hasao Autonomous Council. 2. Immediate withdrawal of NIA cases against Mohet Hojai, 3. Regular Payment of salaries to ‘Normal Employees’ of Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, 4. immediate clearance of gratuity of all the retired ‘normal employees’ and against the imposition of TET in sixth scheduled area, the ASDC Dima Hasao District Committee, ASDC Mahila Sangathan, Dimasa Students’ Union and Dimasa Women Society have called 60 hrs Dima Hasao Bandh starting from 5 am of June 5th to 5 pm of June 7th 2012.

Talking to this correspondent Rathindra Thaosen, President, ASDC Dima Hasao District Committee said though they are not in favour of Bandh but the indifferent attitude of the governments towards the District of Dima Hasao has compelled them to launch such agitation.





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