Golaghat: Residents of Doyang have announced plans to escalate their long-standing struggle for land rights, with a major public rally scheduled for January 2026, amid growing frustration over decades of unmet demands. The decision was taken at a representative meeting held on Sunday at Soneswar Bora Public Hall, organised by the All Doyang Farmers’ Association with support from several national and local organisations.
Speakers at the meeting highlighted that despite over 120 years of continuous settlement, thousands of families in Doyang still lack legal land ownership, leaving the community in prolonged insecurity. They accused successive governments of failing to grant pattas (land ownership deeds), forcing residents to intensify their agitation.
“Youth representatives declared, ‘There is no greater right than the right to land. We will continue this united struggle until every resident of Doyang receives their rightful patta.’” The session saw strong participation from women’s groups, student bodies, and social organisations.
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Prominent attendees included social worker Nirmal Bora, journalists Pavitra Das and Hiranya Gogoi, Bimala Gogoi of Nari Mukti Sangram Samiti, advocate Premadhar Bora, and representatives from AJYCP, TMPK, Adivasi Students’ Union, Asomiya Sahitya Sanmilan, Tai Ahom Students’ Union, and Bir Lachit Sena, among others.
Participants sharply criticised MLA and Minister Ajanta Neog for what they described as an “indifferent and unresponsive approach” to the community’s longstanding demands.
Announcing the rally, All Doyang Farmers’ Association President Devajit Bora said, “We have raised many issues of Doyang, especially the land patta struggle. If the government does not resolve this, we will launch a massive protest starting January.” Preparations for the “Gono Abhiborton” (mass public rally) are set to begin immediately, with organisers emphasising that the fight will continue until every family in Doyang secures legal rights to the land they have lived on for generations.
