Sepahijala: Feb 10. A strong protest has erupted over the proposed formation of the Bishramganj Nagar Panchayat, with Tipra Motha, the Indigenous Land Protect Committee (ILPC), and several civil society organisations jointly opposing the move.
At a crucial meeting held at the Pramodnagar Community Hall, speakers unanimously objected to the declaration of Bishramganj as a Nagar Panchayat. They argued that the inclusion of ADC villages under a municipal body is legally untenable and questioned how the State Government proceeded with the declaration despite repeated objections raised earlier.
Participants also levelled serious allegations of administrative lapses. Although demarcation and joining-related work was scheduled for February 6, the authorities concerned allegedly failed to carry out the process. It was specifically alleged that the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Binki Saha, was unable to present an area-wise map during the proceedings.
Following the meeting, it was resolved that a deputation would be submitted on February 20 to the Sepahijala District Magistrate, Dr. Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal. The Indigenous Land Protect Committee further announced its decision to initiate legal proceedings challenging the formation of the Nagar Panchayat.
The meeting was attended by MLAs Subodh Debbarma and Biswajit Kalai, MDC Umashankar Debbarma, ILPC Chairman Biching Debbarma, Convenor Suran Debbarma, civil society representative Braj Debbarma, along with other leaders and local residents.
