ABSU Delegation Meets CM; Demands Full BTR Accord Implementation Before 2026

A 15-member delegation from the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) met Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati today, seeking the speedy and complete implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord.

The meeting, held in the presence of BTR Chief Executive Member Pramod Boro and senior state government officials, focused on several core demands. Chief among them was the implementation of the BTR Accord clause by clause before 2026. The delegation also reiterated the long-standing demand for the release of NDFB founder Ranjan Daimary and all remaining cadres, along with the withdrawal of all pending cases against them.

The ABSU further demanded the provincialisation of all schools within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) to ensure permanent job security for teaching and non-teaching staff.

According to reports, the state government has assured that all remaining clauses of the Accord would be implemented over the next six months. The discussion was described as cordial and positive by those present.

However, ABSU cautioned that if the accord is not implemented in both letter and spirit, the organisation would be forced to launch strong democratic protests in the coming days.

The Union also called for unity between the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL). “If both parties come together, the Bodo community will benefit greatly. But as of now, no formal discussion has taken place,” the student leaders said.

‘Bodoland Speaks’ Celebrates Culture, Vision at Kalakshetra

In a vibrant cultural and developmental showcase, the BTR Government hosted ‘Bodoland Speaks, From Vision to Action’ at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati, unveiling a range of new initiatives and celebrating the spirit of the Bodoland region.

Key launches included:

• BTR Communication Bridge, a new communication and outreach platform

• “Looking Within: My Reflections”, a personal book by BTR CEM Pramod Boro

• “Transforming Bodoland”, the Annual Report of the Bodoland Happiness Mission (2024–25)

A major highlight of the event was the conferring of the first-ever ‘Bodoland Jeevanjora Sadhana Bota – Folk Culture 2025’, honouring outstanding individuals from diverse communities for their lifelong dedication to folk culture, music, and dance.

Awardees – Bodoland Jeevanjora Sadhana Bota (Folk Culture 2025):

1. Adak Modahi – For Modahi Kochari folk songs

2. Bharat Tudu – For Santhali folk music

3. Bhuban Moidaly – For folk dance

4. Bichiram Boro – For Bodo community culture

5. Dhanjit Sangma – For Garo folk dance

6. Dailaram Rabha – For Rabha folk dance

7. Gourimaya Pradhan – For Gorkha folk songs

8. Lakshmi Devi – For Koch Rajbongshi folk dance

9. Nilima Modahi – For Modahi Kochari folk dance

10. Golok Brahma – For Bodo folk music

11. Sumbhar Baruah – For Sarania Kochari folk songs

12. Prasad Sarania – For Sarania Kochari folk dance

The event was attended by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma as the chief guest, along with BTR CEM Pramod Boro, MLAs, BTC Executive Members, and literary and cultural leaders including office bearers of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha and other literary bodies.

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