Ecological Displacement in ‘Iyat Ekhan Aaranya Asil’

Abstract

‘Eviction’ in democratic societies is a legal process tied to land policy, yet in practice it often becomes a political tool that disrupts social order and undermines democratic values. In Assam, eviction displaces people while also destroying ecological balance, leaving both humans and wildlife vulnerable. Anuradha Sarma Pujari’s novel Iyat Ekhan Aaranya Asil portrays eviction as a socio-environmental issue, revealing its impact on livelihoods, biodiversity, and justice. Through an ecocritical lens, the study highlights how eco-fiction can expose the intertwined struggles of people and nature under exploitative land policies.