Tribal land policy soon to ensure due rights: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said that the state government would bring a tribal land policy in Assam within 6 months to ensure the land rights of the tribal population. The Chief attended the 54th annual convention of the All Bodo Students Union at Langhin in Karbi Anglong today and said this.

The Chief Minister also said that the government would take adequate measures for the socio-economic uplift of Bodo people living outside BTR.

The Chief Minister remarked that in the aftermath of the signing of the historic Bodo Peace accord, BTR took a giant leap towards progress and development. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the Accord came to fruition resulting in lasting peace in the erstwhile strife-torn region, he added.

The Chief Minister asserted that ABSU has played a crucial role in socio-cultural development & making the Bodos aware of their political rights. He also said being the largest ethnolinguistic group in Assam, Bodos have contributed immensely to the growth of the greater Assamese society. They have a glorious history and a rich culture, he said.

The Chief Minister said that the state government set up the Department of Indigenous Faith and Culture for the preservation of the cultural heritage of Assam. The state can progress only when the development of the indigenous population is ensured. The Bodo language has also been categorized as an associate language by the State government, he said.

The Chief Minister said that today's Bodo youths have come out to make a positive change in society instead of taking up arms. In his speech, the Chief Minister remembered the contributions of founder President of ABSU Baneshwar Basumatary, secretary Kanakeshwar Narzary, Bodofa Upendranath Brahma and other stalwarts of the Bodo community.

The Chief Minister also announced that a government college would be set up at Langhin, a press release said.

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