The decision marked the end of a long wait for the 52-year-old, considered the driving force behind the BJP coming to power in Assam in 2016 and the Northeast at large. Assam wants that our language is protected. Assam is not against any person, Assam wants that our culture is protected. Assam wants that our community, land and hearth is protected. Assam wants that our civilisation and culture is protected,” Sarma had said.

Source: Indian Express May 09, 2021 22:52 UTC