Guwahati, Jan 1: Protest erupted in Assam after Assam cabinet approved to merge four newly formed district with the existing ones. The protesters blocked the roads for hours in the Biseanath district. The protesters raised slogan of ‘Go back’ and demanded for withdrawal of the decision.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the cabinet approved the administrative merger of four newly formed districts with existing districts.

As per the cabinet approval, Biswanath district will be merged with Sonitpur, Hojai will be merged with Nagaon, Tamulpur district will be merged with Baksa, and Bajali district is being merged with Barpeta district.

“We are against the delimitation process. Why the government has taken such decisions. We are not happy with such behaviour of the government,” said a protester. “We urged the government to withdraw the decision,” he added.

This has been done in accordance with the Election Commission’s order on delimitation, mandating that Assam government makes no changes in any districts or administrative units from January 1, 2023, as the state will begin its delimitation process.