Guwahati, July 11 -- Frustration boiled over at the Sachal area of Guwahati in Assam as thousands rallied on Friday, demanding land rights, compensation, and rehabilitation for families evicted from the Silsako Beel area three years ago.

The demonstrators marched through the streets chanting slogans like, "Give us our land back, let us return home!" They accused the Assam government of breaking its promise to resettle displaced indigenous families while continuing to allocate land to large corporations and politically influential individuals.

In 2021, soon after assuming office, the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government carried out an eviction drive targeting the Silsako Beel wetlands. This operation displaced 1,203 households, mostly from...