Guwahati, Mar 21: The BJP has called off its plan to celebrate Bihar Diwas in Tinsukia on March following intense protests from regional political parties and community-based organisations .
State BJP president and MP Dilip Saikia said the decision was made to avoid hurting local sentiments.
However, Saikia pointed out that states like Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Nagaland have previously observed Assam Diwas.
“The event was intended as Sneh Milan Utsav (festival of affection and togetherness) under the BJP’s Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, promoting national unity. However, considering public sentiment, we decided to cancel the Tinsukia event,” Saikia said.
The proscribed militant organisation ULFA(I) issued a stern warning on Wednesday, threatening severe consequences if Bihar Diwas was celebrated, arguing that Bihar represents “Indian occupational forces.”
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condemned the opposition to the celebration, calling it an example of communal bias.
“When Assam Diwas is observed in other states, we should reciprocate. Such narrow-mindedness could deter investors and affect Assamese people living outside the state,” Sarma stated.
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