The long-standing demands of Assam’s indigenous communities, including that their cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage be protected, preserved which falls under Clause 6 of Assam Accord is set to be implemented of the remaining recommendations in the state.
Assam Government with a joint meeting with All Assam Students Union (AASU) held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss about the implementation.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Today, we engaged with AASU on the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma committee had previously submitted a report on this matter, and today we analysed what recommendations can be implemented by the state government. Notably, these recommendations will not be implemented in the Barak Valley and areas under Schedule 6 without their consent. Additionally, we have requested the Centre to engage with AASU regarding the provisions under their jurisdiction.”
AASU President Utpal Sarma also said, “Today, there was a meeting with the Government of Assam, and we have agreed on the path forward. Out of the 67 recommendations, 39 fall under the state government, 12 are under the joint jurisdiction of the state and central governments, and 16 are under the central government. We have decided that the state government will implement its recommendations by next April, and an action plan will be developed in coordination with AASU. Regarding the 16 recommendations that fall under the Centre, we concluded that a tripartite discussion involving the state government, AASU, and the central government should take place.”
