Guwahati, Mar 24: Congress and AIUDF legislators staged a protest inside the Assam Legislative Assembly premises in Guwahati on Monday, demanding action against BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi for allegedly attempting to assault opposition members and using abusive language during a heated debate in the House on March 21.
Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia condemned the incident, stating, “On Friday, Rupjyoti Kurmi rushed towards opposition MLAs in an attempt to assault them. He also threatened to be even more aggressive if interrupted. While disruptions are common in Assembly debates, physical aggression is unprecedented and unacceptable. We demand strict action against him.”
As part of the protest, Congress legislators wore black shirts, while AIUDF members attempted to bring bamboo structures inside the Assembly, claiming they were for self-protection against BJP MLAs. AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam said, “BJP legislators move from their seats to attack us, and the Speaker does not ensure our safety. These bamboo structures were meant to shield us.” However, security personnel prevented them from bringing the structures inside.
In response to the demonstration, Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary adjourned the House for 10 minutes. BJP MLA Sushanta Borgohain criticized the protest, stating, “The Assembly is a place for discussion, not disruption. Protests should take place outside, not within the House using objects that could be seen as weapons. Such actions harm the opposition’s own image rather than serving the people of Assam.”
The protest has heightened tensions in the ongoing Assembly session, with opposition parties insisting on disciplinary action against Kurmi.
