KOKRAJHAR: The National Democratic Front of Boroland NDFB (Progressive) has called a 24-hour Assam bandh on July 28 and a 48-hour national Highway and railway strike on August 1, seeking creation of a separate state of Boroland in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 and 3 of the constitution.
In an email sent to a English daily here, publicity secretary of NDFB (P) S Sanjarang said, "The passion to see Boroland state become a reality was deep-rooted. It is beyond contradiction that from the point of view of history, ethnic identity, language, culture and constitutional provision, Bodos have every right to have a state of their own. During last 45 years movement for Boroland, thousands have sacrificed their lives and are still ready to do so for the cause. The Government of India should realize the fact that the demands of separate state of the indigenous peoples of the North East can never be resolved by any alternative arrangements."
Sanjarang said the NDFB (P), at present, was taking up the Bodos' demand for a separate state. He added that the outfit, as well as the entire Bodo community, will accept nothing short of separate state. Resentment among Bodos against the autonomous rule given to them in stead of separate state is growing. "There are many Bodo organizations which are determined to fight along with NDFB (P) for the cause of Bodoland state. We are ready to support those who come forward for the cause," he added.
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