Question 667

Who led the All Assam Students' Movement against migration ?

Answer

Prafulla Mahanta

Why?

The correct answer is 'Prafulla Mahanta' Key Points All Assam Students' Union (AASU) Movement: The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) led a massive movement against illegal migration in Assam during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The movement was primarily aimed at addressing the issue of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh who were altering the demographic balance of the state. Prafulla Mahanta emerged as one of the key leaders of AASU and played a significant role in the movement. The movement culminated in the signing of the Assam Accord in 1985, which aimed to address the concerns of the local population regarding illegal immigration. Additional Information Hiteshwar Saikia: Hiteshwar Saikia was a prominent political figure in Assam and served as the Chief Minister of the state. However, he was not involved in leading the AASU movement against migration. Gopinath Bordoloi: Gopinath Bordoloi was the first Chief Minister of Assam and played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement. His political career predates the AASU movement. Tarun Gogoi: Tarun Gogoi served as the Chief Minister of Assam for three consecutive terms. He was not involved in the AASU movement against migration.