Assam Congress donates Rs 25 lakh to deceased party worker Mridul Islam's family

In a significant gesture of solidarity and support, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), along with its allied organisations and leaders, has collectively contributed Rs 25 lakhs as aid to the family of deceased worker Mridul Islam.

The donation was the result of efforts by APCC office bearers, members of the Assam Congress Legislature Party (ACLP), party MPs, frontal organisations, and Congress workers at various levels. 

This cumulative contribution underscores the party's commitment to honouring the sacrifices made by its party worker and supporting their families.

Speaking on the occasion, an APCC spokesperson stated, “This is a small gesture to acknowledge the supreme sacrifice made by Mridul Islam. The Congress party stands firmly with his family in this moment of grief.”

The party also reaffirmed its resolve to advocate for the welfare of deceased party workers’ families and ensure that their sacrifices are remembered and respected.

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It is to be mentioned here that the Assam State Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the death of Congress worker Advocate Mridul Islam during the "Raj Bhavan Chalo" protest in Guwahati on December 19, 2024.  

The protest, organized by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), saw the participation of thousands of supporters as part of a nationwide demonstration against the implementation of smart meters, alleged corruption involving the Adani Group, the ongoing Manipur crisis, and the proposed "One Nation, One Election" Bill.  

Prominent Congress leaders, including APCC President Bhupen Borah, Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia, Working President Jakir Hussain Sikdar, and senior leader Ripun Bora, joined the protest. Reports indicate that many protesters, including these leaders, were adversely affected by tear gas deployed to disperse the gathering.  

The incident also impacted three city-based journalists—Amarendra Deka, Raju Bora, and Ajay Sarma—who experienced severe symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and vomiting due to tear gas exposure. 

All three were treated at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).