A moment of pride: Hirak Jyoti Bora, a resident of Dhing, Assam, addresses the violation of Indigenous rights at the UN Headquarters in Geneva.
Digital Desk: On 25th September, Hirak Jyoti Bora spoke at the UN headquarters regarding the issues related to illegal immigrants in Assam and how it's causing disturbances for the native people."The recent amendment in Citizenship Act has added to the complexity of the situation and has also violated the conditions of the Assam
accord." he mentioned in his speech. Moreover, the persistent demand for the completion of the National Registration of Citizenship did not benefit the indigenous people due to its flawed execution.
In response to his speech, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that he would hold a discussion with All Assam Students Union (AASU) Chief Adviser Sammujal Bhattacharya and would investigate the concerns raised about the Assam Accord and promised to address these issues.
Mr.Bora also addressed the suffering and human rights violations of the indigenous people of the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh. He mentioned the current state of these innocent people and how they were threatened by state armed forces. He urged the international community to look into the matter and protect them.
Hirak Jyoti Bora appealed to the council to thoroughly examine the issues and engage in discussions with India to safeguard the rights of the native people in Assam. Mr. Bora concluded his speech with the resounding words "Joi Aai Axom," symbolizing the unwavering pride and determination of the Assamese community.
