Long-Pending Clause 6 Demand Gets Fillip With Assam-Student Union Meet
NDTV
The Assam government held a meeting with leaders of the All Assam Students Union to discuss the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.
The Assam government held a crucial meeting on Wednesday with leaders of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) to discuss the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The clause, which aims to provide constitutional safeguards to the indigenous communities of Assam, has remained unimplemented for decades.
The meeting was chaired by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who highlighted the key outcomes.
Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said, "Today, we engaged with AASU on the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma committee had previously submitted a report on this matter, and today we analysed what recommendations can be implemented by the state government. Notably, these recommendations will not be implemented in the Barak Valley and areas under Schedule 6 without their consent. Additionally, we have requested the Centre to engage with AASU regarding the provisions under their jurisdiction."
