The agitation was initiated by All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) in 1979, with a peaceful democratic movement, where the body demanded clear detection and deportation of illegal Bangladeshis. This was majorly to save the identity and existence of Assam, its indigenous people and also the language. The movement continued for years, after which AASU constituted Assam Gana Sangram Parishad (AGSP) consisting representatives of various organizations.

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