Assam Accord
MHA panel’s suggestion irks Bengali Hindus in Assam
The ministry of home affairs formed the Clause 6 committee in July 2019 to hold discussions with stakeholders.
1951 as cut-off year for ‘indigenous Assamese’?
As panel divided over quotas, both views sent to Centre.
Bill set to revive ‘tribal vs Assamese’ rift
Clause 6 is meant to guarantee the constitutional safeguards for the Assamese.
First meet of committee on Assam Assembly seats reservation on Wednesday
The new committee will recommend the appropriate level of reservations in employment under the government of Assam.
Bezbaruah refuses to be part of panel on Assam Accord
MP Bezbaruah’s decision came after four of the nine members quit the central government-nominated committee.
People excluded from Assam Citizens' list to be deported: Ram Madhav
Ram Madhav said no country in the world tolerates illegal immigrants but India has become a 'dharamshala'.
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta blames Centre for delay in process
However, central government remained ignorant to their demand. Some organisations of the state also opposed the demand of updating the NRC.
NRC was my ‘baby’, claims Tarun Gogoi; says BJP failed to ‘nurse’ it
Gogoi alleged that BJP was not interested in solving problem of infiltration, but to use it as a poll agenda in next LS and state elections.
Citizenship row: Why Assam is erupting
The movement against the Citizenship Amendment Bill had started full blast.
Assam’s anger: JPC on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill to resume hearing on Apr 12
JPC has asked organisations who were called for hearings to submit their memorandum in advance along with names of representatives.