Guwahati: Silchar authorities cleared out small shops on November 15. The move aimed to fix traffic and improve city aesthetics. Now, the fallout begins. Raijor Dal is hitting back at the administration over the lack of a backup plan for displaced workers.
Javed Miader Laskar, president of the Cachar district unit, signaled that his party backs efforts to clean up the city. He wants better streets. However, he drew a hard line on the human cost. He claimed urban progress must not strip the poor of their income. "Small shops were not merely physical structures but the primary source of income for several families, supporting their daily needs and children's education."
Laskar is demanding transparency from local officials. He wants to know exactly where these traders will go. He asked who will answer for families left without a single cent of income. The party is pushing for the administration to provide alternative commercial spaces before tearing down any more stalls. Laskar urged a balanced path forward. He wants the city to improve while keeping vulnerable residents on their feet.
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