Dibrugarh, Jan 2: A strong appeal for unity among opposition political parties to safeguard democracy and protect citizens’ rights was made at a massive citizens’ convention organised by the Dibrugarh District Citizens’ Convention on Friday.
Addressing the gathering through a recorded message, noted litterateur Nagen Saikia called upon people from all walks of life to actively participate in the struggle to establish a democratic and people-centric system of governance by defeating what he described as an “authoritarian and oppressive ruling establishment” in the upcoming elections.
The convention, held at the Amolapatti Natya Mandir, witnessed participation from several hundred people across the district. It was organised under the central theme, “Save Democracy, Protect Citizens’ Rights.” The meeting was presided over by convention president Sarat Chandra Neog, executive president Ranjan Gogoi, and trade union leader Meera Tanti.
In his message, Dr Saikia stressed that for democracy to survive and constitutional rights to be protected, all non-Bharatiya Janata Party political forces must urgently come together and contest elections unitedly.
He underlined that broad-based public participation is essential to restore democratic values and counter divisive politics.
The draft resolution of the convention was presented by general secretary Uttam Kumar Chetia, highlighting concerns over the erosion of democratic institutions and civil liberties.
Speaking at the event, Sarat Chandra Neog said opposition unity remains the only effective means to counter forces that undermine the Constitution and democratic norms. He urged opposition parties to take immediate steps to ensure a single, united front in the forthcoming elections.
Leaders from several opposition parties echoed the call. Those present included Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi, Assam Jatiya Parishad president Lurinjyoti Gogoi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) state leader Nirankush Nath, Communist Party of India Assam state secretary Kanak Gogoi, Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) state secretary Vivek Das, and Raijor Dal representative Dhairya Konwar.
A resolution adopted unanimously welcomed the public assurances by opposition leaders on united electoral participation and called upon citizens to extend active grassroots support to make the unity process successful.
Representatives of civil society from Guwahati, including Paresh Malakar and advocate Santanu Borthakur, were also present, lending support to the call for democratic consolidation.
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