Governance Citizenship Amendment Bill has lapsed, but why are north-eastern cities still simmering? February 15, 2019 Linda Chhakchhuak From Guwahati to Imphal and Aizawl to Itanagar, north-east India broke out in massive demonstrations as the Citizenship Amendment Bill loomed on the horizon. But now with the bill having lapsed, can one look forward to peace and calm in the region?