BKWAC demanded early release of funds and implementation of clauses

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KOKRAJHAR: The Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Boro Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council (BKWAC) Mihiniswar Basumatary on Monday urged the government of Assam to release funds for the development of newly formed autonomous councils in Assam and smooth implementation of all the clauses of BTR accord. Talking to a section of media persons during the observation of Mother Tongue Day, Basumatary said the State government is yet to release funds to the councils including BKWAC. He said the economic condition of India was not well due to pandemic situation for which States did not get the required fund from the centre. He said the Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma had assured to release the fund as early as possible and they are hopeful that they will be able to carry out development activities once the fund is released.

Basumatary said the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS) and ABSU had been working for the development of the Bodo language and literature. He said the Bodos were the largest tribal linguistic group in the Northeast and Boro language is included in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution but despite this fact, there are many problems in Bodo medium in the State to be resolved. "We want filling up of vacant posts of teachers in Bodo medium schools across Assam and use of Boro as associate official language properly in the state," he said adding that the Bodo medium should be given due attention for solution of problems. He said the ST (H) status to Bodos living in Karbi Anglong was yet to be implemented including complete rehabilitation of former members of militant groups of the Bodos and implementation of other clauses as per MoS of the BTR accord.

He expressed fear that the United Bodo People's Organization (UBPO) could raise the voice for democratic movement if the government fails to implement all the clauses of BTR accord and fulfill some genuine demands of the Bodos. He also said they wanted to move the centre with the leaders of all stake holders of BTR accord for finding out the solution of problems including release of Ranjan Daimary, the founder of NDFB who is currently in jail despite being part of signatory of peace accord.

Basumatary said Ranjan Daimary, the founder of NDFB had been fighting for the society for over 33 years and he was one of the signatories of BTR peace accord signed in 2020 between the stake holders of ABSU, NDFB factions and UBPO. He said they believed that Daimary would be released after the signing of the accord but he was sent back to jail soon after the peace accord which is very unfortunate. He also said there were some lapses among the leaders of stake holders of BTR accord for discussion on certain important issues including release of Daimary. He further said the government of India could take significant initiatives if the stake holders move together for the implementation of all clauses of BTR accord including the release of Daimary.

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