Assam Accord  

With the Prime Minister Narendra Modi assuring people of Assam that no one can take away their unique identity and beautiful culture, we take a look at what is clause 6 of the Assam Accord and how it helps in protecting the language and culture of the state.

Despite being declared foreigners by the Supreme Court, the names of 47 year old Joynal Abedin and his family have been added in the electoral rolls published by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in January.

Slamming the opposition Congress and its former ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Shah said both the parties did nothing to implement the Assam Accord despite ruling most of the period since signing of the pact in 1985

The bandh is led state Congress unit and is supported by 46 organisations, including Assam’s farmer organisation Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), student organisation Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad, Ahom Sena