Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Bodo Sahitya Sabha Discusses Identity and Land Rights
The Bodo Sahitya Sabha is having its 65th annual meeting in Bijni, Chirang.
They talked about important things like Bodo identity, language, education, and land rights.
They are also discussing if six communities should be included in the Scheduled Tribe list and how this might affect the Bodo community.
The Sabha said that any decisions about land in the Bodoland Territorial Council areas must involve Bodo organisations.
They gave awards to 11 people and had important guests like the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly and a minister.
The meeting is a big deal for the Bodo community to talk about their concerns and make important decisions.
The 65th annual session of Bodo Sahitya Sabha is being held in Bijni, Chirang, focusing on Bodo identity, language, education, and land rights.
The Sabha is discussing the proposed inclusion of six communities in the Scheduled Tribe list and its potential impact on the Bodo community.
Bodo Sahitya Sabha leaders emphasized that land decisions in Bodoland Territorial Council areas must involve Bodo organisations.
The Sabha conferred awards on 11 individuals and had notable attendees including the Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker and Minister Urkhao Goura Brahma.
The session serves as a crucial forum for articulating the Bodo community's concerns and is expected to produce key resolutions.
- Who
- Bodo Sahitya Sabha, Bodo community, Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker, Minister Urkhao Goura Brahma
- What
- 65th annual session discussing Bodo identity, language, education, land rights, and ST inclusion
- When
- January 10, 2024
- Where
- Bijni, Chirang
- Why
- To address crucial issues affecting the Bodo community and ensure their rights are protected
- Event
- 65th annual session of Bodo Sahitya Sabha
- Location
- Bijni, Chirang
- Key Issues
- Bodo identity, language, education, land rights, ST inclusion
- Organisation's Role
- Guardian body for Bodo community, language, and education
- Proposed Inclusion
- Six communities in Scheduled Tribe list
- Land Rights
- Bodo organisations must be consulted for land decisions
- Awards
- 11 individuals awarded in various categories
- Attendees
- Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker, Minister Urkhao Goura Brahma
