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Which organization led the Assam Agitation?

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Map highlighting the state of Assam in northeastern India, shaded in orange, with its capital Dispur marked. Assam is shown bordering Bhutan and Bangladesh, with surrounding countries and Indian states labeled for context. A small inset globe in the corner indicates Assam's location within Asia.
Assam

The Assam Agitation, also known as the Assam Movement, was a mass uprising that took place between 1979 and 1985. The movement was primarily spearheaded by two organizations:

  • All Assam Studentsā€™ Union (AASU): Led by Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, this organization played a central role in leading the anti-foreigner campaigns.12
  • All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad (AAGSP): This group worked in conjunction with AASU to organize the movement.2

The agitation was driven by concerns regarding illegal immigration, cultural identity, and political power in the state. Following the signing of the Assam Accord in 1985, leaders from the movement collaborated to form the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a regional political party that subsequently won state legislative elections.12