(“The Depart” depicts the story of the Assam Agitation. Ansuman prepares to leave Assam amid unrest. He shares emotional farewells with Sumit. At the airport, they part with heavy hearts as Ansuman departs for Calcutta.) “Sumit, you’re facing all troubles due to me,” Ansuman said.        “Why do you think like that?” Sumit patted his back. … Continue reading

(“The Heartbreak” is a story of preferences and moral conviction. Amid escalating tensions of the Assam Movement, Sumit’s ideals clash with Dolly’s loyalty to AASU, leading to his heartbreak.) Sumit and Ansuman were going to school. They came near the paan-shop. The young boys who were standing before the paan-shop moved forward and stood before… Continue reading

(“The Nobel Efforts of Anshuman” depicts Ansuman’s efforts to keep SES school open during bandhs, helping to build peace, resilience, and strong academics in a time of violence.) It was evening. Sumit was slowly walking back home from the market. He had bought the woolly hat for Parag Barkataki and the muffler for himself, at… Continue reading

(Sumit faces student agitators who want others to join their procession. He disagrees with their attitude and is concerned about Dolly getting involved. Dolly is Sumit’s lover. Caught between his responsibilities and his feelings, he worries about the future of the youth and the growing unrest.) Sumit went to the school and entered the office.… Continue reading

(During a student protest at a school and college, lecturer Sumit criticizes the students for boycotting classes and damaging property. His colleagues, however, support the protests against police violence. As the situation escalates, clashes break out, the police intervene, and several people are arrested. Tensions grow as students bring more peers into the movement, leading… Continue reading

(“A Walk in Nature” visually narrates the soothing feeling after walking in nature. Walking in the forest calms the mind. The story depicts especially the jungles of Assam.) Nobody could thrust an idea into Sumit’s mind if he didn’t like it. Sumit went into Ansuman’s room. Ansuman was still sleeping soundly. Sumit lightly jabbed his… Continue reading

(“The Speeches” depicts how the leaders who channel the course of the agitation make fiery speeches in important places, including Sunjuri. Except for the activities of the agitators, everything in the town, along with the closing of the educational institutions and the picketing of the Government offices, almost comes to a standstill.) Sumit desired to… Continue reading

(“The Attack” depicts the attack on Dharani Bora’s family by the supporters of the Assam Movement. Sumit, the protagonist, saves Dharani Bora and his wife. Dharani’s wife, Malati Bora, is tied to the guava tree. She is senseless! Sumit frees her from the tree and shines the torch on her face. Blood clots on the… Continue reading

(“The Threat” depicts the time of the Assam Movement. Sumit is threatened by supporters of the Assam Movement because he opposes it. At night, he sees two people emerging from Dharani Bora’s house and disappearing into the darkness. He starts inquiring about it.) Sumit was home alone. He took supper early and went to bed.… Continue reading

(The story called “Riha” vividly depicts the Assam Agitation. It was a widely known agitation by the Assamese people. Behind the conversations, the author brings to light the culture and traditions of the Assamese people. The story talks about Riha. It symbolizes puberty. It also talks about Bihuan, kopou-phul, keteki-phul, and the traditional Assamese musical… Continue reading