Insurgency and its impact upon North-Eastern India with special reference to Assam and Bodoland conflict
This Term Essay has been submitted by
Ms Nipasha Mahanta
ID No: 213140
On Political Science-I
During the Monsoon session 2013
B.A. L.L.B (Hons), First Year
Section A
Topic-
Insurgency and its impact upon North-Eastern India with special reference to Assam and Bodoland conflict.
Abstract
“The Northeastern part of India has been replete with episodes of violent secessionist and separatist movements since the time of independence.”1 “The basic reason behind this constant atmosphere of upheaval is largely the fact that this geographical region is inhabited by innumerable communities who have very different from each other and at times even practice contradictory beliefs.”2 “The lack of evenness of culture and tradition is the vital reason which causes consistent friction. Also, the demarcation of this region as being separate from mainstream India adds fuel to the fire.”3 “Consistent allegations of negligence from the Central Government and it turning a deaf ear to this region’s woes have further aggravated the problem.”4
“The problem has become more complex, as the region is inhabited by people belonging to different racial stock, speak different languages and have varied socio-cultural tradition. These people are now fighting for the same geographical space to protect and preserve their identity and culture.”5 “Illegal immigration from neighboring countries, especially from Bangladesh has aggravated the problem as it has reduced the number of indigenous people to minority in some parts of the region.”6 “Though the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India has become an important tool to provide special protection to indigenous people in Northeastern states, the problem lies in the fact that many of these ethnic groups do not live in distinct areas and their demand for ethnic homeland often overlap with other groups. As a result their demand for ethnic homelands has led to conflict and in turn internal
Ms Nipasha Mahanta
ID No: 213140
On Political Science-I
During the Monsoon session 2013
B.A. L.L.B (Hons), First Year
Section A
Topic-
Insurgency and its impact upon North-Eastern India with special reference to Assam and Bodoland conflict.
Abstract
“The Northeastern part of India has been replete with episodes of violent secessionist and separatist movements since the time of independence.”1 “The basic reason behind this constant atmosphere of upheaval is largely the fact that this geographical region is inhabited by innumerable communities who have very different from each other and at times even practice contradictory beliefs.”2 “The lack of evenness of culture and tradition is the vital reason which causes consistent friction. Also, the demarcation of this region as being separate from mainstream India adds fuel to the fire.”3 “Consistent allegations of negligence from the Central Government and it turning a deaf ear to this region’s woes have further aggravated the problem.”4
“The problem has become more complex, as the region is inhabited by people belonging to different racial stock, speak different languages and have varied socio-cultural tradition. These people are now fighting for the same geographical space to protect and preserve their identity and culture.”5 “Illegal immigration from neighboring countries, especially from Bangladesh has aggravated the problem as it has reduced the number of indigenous people to minority in some parts of the region.”6 “Though the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India has become an important tool to provide special protection to indigenous people in Northeastern states, the problem lies in the fact that many of these ethnic groups do not live in distinct areas and their demand for ethnic homeland often overlap with other groups. As a result their demand for ethnic homelands has led to conflict and in turn internal