Guwahati, May 24 -- The All Cachar Karimganj Hailakandi Students' Association (ACKHSA) has strongly condemned a controversial statement made by Prasanta Chakraborty, General Secretary of Bangla Sahitya Sabha, Assam, regarding the origins of Assam University, Silchar.

During a public address at the university on May 19, Chakraborty claimed that the university was established as a result of the Assam Movement a remark that has sparked outrage across the Barak Valley.

Terming the statement "false and baseless," ACKHSA and several individuals from civil society have expressed deep resentment, accusing Chakraborty of distorting history.

Social media platforms, too, saw a wave of criticism, with many highlighting the emotional and historical...