ABSU Mounts Mass Rallies Across BTR, Sets Delhi Push on Bodo Accord
Five years after the 2020 accord, the union says core promises remain unimplemented across constitutional, territorial, socioeconomic areas.
Overview
- Thousands joined coordinated marches and meetings in Kokrajhar, Biswanath, Kajalgaon and Dhekiajuli to demand full implementation of the BTR pact.
- ABSU teams submitted memorandums to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through district commissioners in multiple towns.
- The charter seeks amendment of Article 280 and the Sixth Schedule in line with the 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2019, plus ST (Hills) status for Bodos in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao.
- Demands include completing BTC village notification, boundary demarcation and elections, provincialising Bodo‑medium schools and colleges, enforcing Forest Rights Act provisions, adding villages to BTR and releasing a Rs 1,500‑crore package.
- Leaders announced next steps with a New Delhi seminar on November 20, a Jantar Mantar dharna on November 21 and a December mega rally in Kokrajhar, with projected turnout figures presented as ABSU’s claim.