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Bodo agreement with central and state
January 29 , 2020
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- Government of India signed the historic agreement with the nine factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
- According to the agreement, the Bodoland Territorial Area District will hold special rights for the locals.
- However, the outsiders will have to obtain “permit” to work in the territory.
- The agreement was signed in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah and Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal and the leaders of the NDFB.
- This agreement led to the formation of Bodoland Territorial Council under the sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
About Bodos
- Bodos are the single largest tribal community in Assam, making up over 5-6 per cent of the state’s population.
- The BTC now administrates 4 districts in Assam namely Chirang, Kokrajhar, Baska and Udalguri.
- These areas are called the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts.
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