Residents of Pathsala, Assam, are demanding the establishment of medical and engineering colleges following the relocation of Bhattadev University. They argue the university's move from the historic Bajali College has disrupted higher education access, harmed the local economy, and weakened the town's identity as an educational hub. The demands aim to restore Pathsala's educational prominence and ensure balanced regional development, with some university departments expected to remain at the old campus.