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BTC Marks 6th Bodo Peace Accord Day
On January 27, the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) government celebrated the 6th Bodo Peace Agreement Day in Kokrajhar.
The BTC Chief, Hagrama Mohilary, spoke about the need to implement the remaining parts of the peace agreement.
He promised to talk with the state and central governments to give special status to Bodo people in Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao.
Many important leaders were present, and they all agreed that peace and development are very important for the Bodoland region.
The Bodo Peace Agreement was signed in 2020 to bring peace and stability to the area.
The BTC government observed the 6th Bodo Peace Agreement Day in Kokrajhar.
BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary reaffirmed commitment to implementing pending clauses of the peace accord.
Discussions will be held with state and central governments to grant Scheduled Tribe (Hills) status to Bodo residents of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao.
Developmental projects outlined in the accord will be implemented in a phased manner.
The event was attended by various political leaders and representatives of signatory organizations.
- Who
- Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) government, BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary, Assam Cabinet Minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma, UPPL MLA Lawrence Islary, Kokrajhar MP Rwngwra Narzary, BTC Chief Executive Member Mihineswar Basumatary, leaders from BSS, ABSU, and NDFB
- What
- Observance of the 6th Bodo Peace Agreement Day and discussions on implementing pending clauses
- Where
- Kokrajhar, Assam, India
- When
- January 27
- Why
- To reaffirm commitment to the Bodo Peace Agreement and discuss the implementation of pending clauses
Key facts
- Date
- January 27
- Location
- Kokrajhar, Assam, India
- Event
- 6th Bodo Peace Agreement Day
- Key Speaker
- BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary
- Pending Clauses
- Scheduled Tribe (Hills) status for Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao
- Attendees
- Assam Cabinet Minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma, UPPL MLA Lawrence Islary, Kokrajhar MP Rwngwra Narzary, BTC Chief Executive Member Mihineswar Basumatary, leaders from BSS, ABSU, and NDFB
Quotes
Hagrama Mohilary
BTC chief
“Today is the 6th Bodo Peace Agreement Day and on behalf of the BTC government, we are celebrating and observing the occasion. It is the responsibility and duty of the government to fulfil the remaining clauses of the peace agreement between the Government of India, Government of Assam, ABSU, NDFB and UPPO.”
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“There are a few remaining clauses, such as the demand for ST (Hills) status for Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao. I will discuss it with the state government and will work to implement these demands.”
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