Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Sootea Villages Protest Inclusion in BTAD, Citing Identity Concerns
Villagers in the Sootea region of Assam are upset because the government has decided to include their villages in a different administrative area called BTAD.
They say they are not Bodo people and don't want to be part of BTAD.
They are worried about losing their culture, having to travel far for services, and that their voices won't be heard.
They have formed a group to try and get the government to change its mind.
Villagers in Biswanath's Sootea region are protesting their inclusion in the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD).
The Assam government's decision to include Assamese and indigenous-majority villages has sparked unrest.
Residents claim the move disregards their cultural identity and administrative ties.
Villagers fear logistical challenges and disruption of services due to the change.
A committee has been formed to appeal to the state government to reverse the decision.
- Who
- Residents of Sootea villages, the Assam government, and the Bodo community.
- What
- Villagers in Sootea are protesting their inclusion in the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD).
- When
- The protest meeting was held on Monday, July 29.
- Where
- Biswanath's Sootea region in Assam.
- Why
- The villagers want to maintain their cultural identity and administrative ties, and fear the disruption of services.
Sootea Villagers
Assam Government
Administrative Inclusion
Sootea Villagers
Want to remain in Biswanath district to preserve cultural identity.
Assam Government
N/A
- Location
- Biswanath's Sootea region, Assam
- Issue
- Inclusion in Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD)
- Protest
- Against Assam govt's decision
- Key Concern
- Loss of cultural identity, administrative ties
- Action
- Committee formed to appeal to the govt
