Shrinkhal Chaliha Slams BJP's Jorhat President, Backs Local Youth

Assam: Bir Lachit Sena president Shrinkhal Chaliha has hit out at BJP Jorhat district president Santanu Puzari over his warning to shut down the online delivery platform Blinkit in Jorhat, saying the move threatens the livelihood of local youth working with the company. Chaliha also asked why the BJP was not taking similar action against Bangladeshi immigrants near Bhogdoi River. The row follows an ongoing debate over footpaths in the town.

Puzari's warning has drawn sharp reactions in Jorhat, since many of the youths employed by Blinkit are from the indigenous community. Reacting to the…