Recently All-Assam Student Union (AASU) announced that it is planning and taking initiative to form a new organization in Assam called "Asomiya Sena" for a different kind of agitation called "Jangi Andolan". At this moment, it is difficult to predict the outcome from forming such an organization. But if we see the last 20+ years history, it comes to our mind that the focus of this organization, if formed, should not be usual, but should be extraordinary, i.e., constructively energized. Day by day, the usual organizations, new and old, are making the Assamese community NARROW and more COMMUNAL and many cases their existence is counter productive. We don't want to see AASU as the breeding ground for any more political or non-political run-of-the-mill organization.
In a democratic county, everyone has the right to have and enjoy freedom, but at the same time everybody should obey and work hard together for peace and progress of the country as well as for his or her own betterment. We shouldn't forget this main objectives while doing other things. Students should enjoy their youthful life and participate in extra-curricular activities. However, it is primarily the time to learn, not to teach. Once this age is over, it will never come again. Each and every student has a long way to go in their life and should be prepared to achieve big things and strive for future excellence. If AASU has something big to do beyond studies, it can work to create a better educational environment in each and every corner of our society. Don't use the students in high school and college for a usual "Jangi Andolan" with political overtones. AASU should spearhead the making of a law to protect the interest of the students so that they cannot be used by vested interests. Let AASU pursuade students to concentrate on their studies without wasting valuable time. We strongly support AASU to have a militantly constructive agenda to produce IAS, IPS, IFS officers, good doctors, good engineers, good entrepreneurs, good leaders who have good vision. If the proposed "Asomiya Sena" undertakes goals outlined above, it will be a wonderful force in Assam; otherwise, it will be counter productive for the growth and prosperity of the society in long run.
- By Vavani Sarmah, Secane, Pennsylvania
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