Biswanath Chariali: The two-day 30th Annual (Delegate) Convention of Sonitpur District ABSU concluded on Friday at the Swmdwn Bodo LP School playground in Bhalukpong 12 Mile, Sonitpur District, with an open session chaired by district president Enosh Mochahary.
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, ABSU President Dipen Boro highlighted the historic journey of the Bodo community, noting that despite progress through major movements and accords, including the 2020 BTR Peace Accord, several demands remain unfulfilled. He cited issues such as inclusion of additional Bodo villages in the BTR area, provincialization of Bodo-medium schools, land pattas for landless Bodos, improved road connectivity, electrification, drinking water, healthcare, and higher educational institutions. Boro expressed optimism that these demands would be addressed promptly for the overall development of the Bodo and other tribal communities in the region.
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He also praised the Assam government’s Revenue and Welfare departments and the MLAs of Dhekiajuli, Rangapara, and Naduar LACs for granting land entitlements to over 6,000 landless Bodo people, assuring that efforts are underway to extend benefits to the remaining 6,000.
Speaking as a special guest, Naduar MLA Padma Hazarika said he was attending an ABSU event for the first time and expressed commitment to collaborating with Bodo organizations for the community’s development. Debanjan Pathak, president of Sonitpur District AASU, also assured continued cooperation with ABSU to strengthen ethnic harmony and promote Assamese-Bodo solidarity.
The event, conducted by Sonitpur District ABSU president Haricharan Basumatary, was attended by representatives of Nyishi Elite Society, Tribal Sangha, Bathou Mahasabha, Sonitpur District Christian Coordination Committee, and Sonitpur AASU. Highlights included the unfurling of the District ABSU flag, homage to Bodofa UN Brahma, student awareness programmes, and prize distribution.
