Guwahati, Aug. 9 -- The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) launched a statewide protest on Friday, beginning with the symbolic burning of a government order in Tinsukia.

The protest targeted a directive related to the withdrawal of pending Foreigners' Tribunal cases against illegal Hindu Bangladeshi immigrants.

Acting on a call from its central committee, the Tinsukia District Committee of AASU staged a demonstration at Thana Chariali, where members burned a copy of the order.

The student body said the directive undermines the legal process and violates provisions of the Assam Accord of 1985.

AASU criticized the Assam Government's decision, calling it unconstitutional and discriminatory. The organization argued that the state must treat...