The politics of Broad-Gauge
The proposed Broad-Gauge track between Silchar and Lumding that has faced severe road blocks in the last few years, has turned out as one of the fresh hot spot for political lashing and rivalry between the parties.
Everyone here is busy politicising the issue and playing the blame game. But amidst all these contentions, ACKSHA(All Cahar Karimganj Hailakandi Students Association) has intensified their agitation for the cause. This railway track can be a lifeline for millions in the valley and also solve communication problems for people of Barak Valley.
In a tie up between ACKSHA and ADSU(All Dimasa Students Union)they have called for a Protest and Display on 27th June and a Strike on 8th August to intensify their campaign.This is the first time the two organisations have come together agitating for the cause. They have also submitted a memorandum to Mr. Basudeb Acharia, MP and Chairman of Standing Committee on Railways during his recent visit to Silchar last week.