In poll season, Makum’s Assamese-Chinese keep identity out
In Tinsukia, Assam, the legacy of Chinese tea workers echoes quietly. Once marked by conflict during the 1962 war, their descendants now cast ballots with a focus on local matters rather than ethnic affiliations. Over generations, the blend of fear and assimilation has woven them into the fabric of Assamese society, where their unique history remains a hushed remnant.
In Tinsukia, Assam, the legacy of Chinese tea workers echoes quietly. Once marked by conflict during the 1962 war, their descendants now cast ballots with a focus on local matters rather than ethnic affiliations. Over generations, the blend of fear and assimilation has woven them into the fabric of Assamese society, where their unique history remains a hushed remnant.
