Archive · 21 Nov 2025
10 NE Autonomous Councils Demand More Powers & Funds
Ten councils from Northeast India want more money and power from the government.
They will protest at Jantar Mantar and might start an agitation if their demands are not met.
They want the government to pass a bill that would give them more funds and power.
The bill has been stuck in Parliament for over six years.
The councils also want the government to quickly implement a peace agreement made in 2020.
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- Who
- Ten autonomous councils from Northeast India
- What
- Demanding more powers and funds
- When
- November 21, 2022 (protest on November 22)
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Why
- To improve financial resources and administrative power
Councils' Stance
Government's Stance
Bill passage
Councils' Stance
Councils demand immediate passage of the Bill
Government's Stance
Government has not yet acted on the Bill
- Councils involved
- Bodoland Territorial Council, Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, Tripura Tribal Area District Council, Khasi Hill Autonomous District Council, Jaintia Hill Autonomous District Council, Garo Autonomous District Council, Lai Autonomous District Council, Mara Autonomous District Council, Chakma Autonomous District Council
- Bill in question
- Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill, 2019
- Peace agreement
- Bodo Accord, 2020
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Parliamentary committee report
- Submitted on May 4, 2020