Guwahati, 26th February: The All Assam Tangsa Student Union has announced its boycott of the upcoming elections in the 83 no. Margherita Constituency of Tinsukia district. This decision arises from mounting frustrations among villagers who feel neglected by political representatives and deprived of essential amenities in their communities.
Residents of numerous villages within the constituency, primarily tribal areas, have raised grievances about poor road infrastructure, lack of electricity, sanitation facilities, absence of PMAY houses, and the urgent need for health centers and safe drinking water. Incumbent BJP MP and Union Minister Rameswar Teli face criticism for failing to address these issues despite being elected to represent the constituency.
Nayung Mossang, President of the All Assam Tangsa Student Union, deplored the region’s underdevelopment, especially as the nation celebrates its 75th year of independence. Mossang stressed the necessity of directing attention to marginalized communities in tribal belt areas like Kamba Gaon, Mungkam, Kharangkung, Phoolbari, and Malu Gaon.
Expressing disillusionment with both the current BJP-led government and past administrations, Mossang criticized the lack of progress in developmental initiatives targeting tribal regions. Specific areas like the neglect of Kamba Gaon Bridge, Mungkam Bridge and road, Kharangkung road, Phoolbari, and Malu Gaon were highlighted, emphasizing the urgency for substantive change.
Mossang declared the union’s decision to bar any BJP leaders from entering their villages during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Threatening a complete boycott of the elections, Mossang emphasized that unless significant steps are taken to address the longstanding issues faced by tribal communities, their participation in the electoral process remains uncertain.