Assam: ABSU Celebrates 58th Foundation Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Bodo Rights

KOKRAJHAR: The All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) marked its 58th Foundation Day on February 15, reaffirming its commitment to the rights, development, and empowerment of the Bodo community.

The central celebration took place at the UN Brahma School, Kokrajhar, where leaders and dignitaries gathered to reflect on the organization's journey and its role in shaping the socio-political landscape of the region.

ABSU President Dipen Boro led the event by hoisting the organization's flag and paying tribute to Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma and the martyrs of Bodoland. A symbolic cake-cutting ceremony followed, celebrating over five decades of relentless advocacy.

Speaking to the media, President Dipen Boro reaffirmed the union's commitment to prioritizing educational issues and combating anti-social activities, echoing the values and vision of Bodofa UN Brahma.

A key highlight of the day was an open discussion on "ABSU and Vision for Bodo Nation Building," focusing on the organization's future strategies and challenges. Among the prominent attendees were MP Joynta Basumatary, Rwngwra Narzary, Dr. Samudra Gupta Kashyap (Chancellor of Nagaland University), Surath Narzary (President of Bodo Sahitya Sabha), and ABSU General Secretary Khanindra Basumatary.

The event commemorated the establishment of ABSU, which was founded in 1967 at the Tribal Rest House in Bagansali, Kokrajhar. Baneswar Basumatary served as the first president, and Kankeswar Narzary was the founding general secretary.

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