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Violence Erupts in Assam’s Badarpur Over Demand to Rename Karimganj as Sribhumi

Violence Erupts in Assam’s Badarpur Over Demand to Rename Karimganj as Sribhumi Guwahati: Badarpur in southern Assam descended into chaos on Saturday as a bandh demanding the renaming of Karimganj district to Sribhumi spiraled into violent confrontations between protesters and security forces. Demonstrators including students and Congress workers blocked National Highway 37 at key points such as Badarpur College intersection and Station Road, choking traffic and leaving passenger buses and supply trucks stranded. The protest turned violent when sections of the crowd resorted to stone pelting, injuring police personnel and journalists. Security forces responded with lathi charges, but protesters regrouped and staged repeated blockades, triggering fresh face-offs. Shops, schools, and vehicles remained shut, with normal life brought to a standstill across Badarpur and adjoining areas. Officials claimed that while many sat in peaceful protest, miscreants within the crowd instigated violence, worsening the situation. The Sub-Divisional Officer of Sribhumi rushed to the spot to monitor developments and appeal for calm. Police have expressed concern that the hardened stance of agitators could fuel renewed unrest in the coming days. The protests come against the backdrop of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s announcement on November 19, 2024, that Karimganj would be renamed 'Sribhumi' in honour of Rabindranath Tagore. Sarma had said the move was intended to “reflect the expectations and aspirations of the people of the district.” @⁨NDTV Ratnadeep⁩