Ruwad Tangar Appun Gam
Political science
June 2025
North-East of India has been typified by its ethnic diversity as well as its ongoing socio-political instability, based in questions of identity, independence, and marginality. The Bodo Movement in Assam is one of the most intense, enduring and transformative tribal movements that have ever occurred in this region. The present review examines critically the historical background, social-cultural reasons and politics that influenced the Bodo people in demanding a separate Bodoland. It follows the development of this movement since its initial non-violent mobilizations to armed rebellion and subsequent organized negotiations that led to the establishment of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and subsequently Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). The review evaluates the wider socio-political consequences of the movement especially on political empowerment, inter-ethnic relations and cultural revivalism and governance of the region. Even though the peace agreements constitute important milestones towards institutionalization of the Bodo aspirations, faults like inter-community conflicts, internal fractionalization, and shortcoming of implementation still linger. The findings highlight the need of inclusive governance, developmental equity and continued dialogue as a key to long-term stability and integration in the region.
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