Hundreds of activists from AKRSU and Koch Rajbongshi Mahila Samiti joint hands with banner, placards in the sit in demonstration in front of DC office on Tuesday in Kokrajhar, demanded creation of Kamatapur separate state and Scheduled Tribe status to the Koch Rajbongshis in earliest manner.
A three hour sit-in-demonstration was organized by AKRSU to put pressure government while solving the demands of the community.The agitators shouted slogans demanding early solutions of issue and demands of the Koch Rajbongshi community to gain community welfare and development in the region.
A memorandum was submitted to Chief Minister through Deputy Commissioner, Kokrajhar seeking early solution of the issues and demands of the AKRSU.
Hiteswar Barman, president of the AKRSU participating the agitation demanded early creation of separate Kamatapur state and granting of ST status to the Rajbongshis in immediate matter through political talk.
He has warned to take vigorous movement if their demands are not in earliest manner.
On Friday, the government of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) observed the third BTR Peace Accord Day as "Day of Peace" on Friday. A massive bike peace rally was held in Kokrajhar, the "City of Peace." The rally drew thousands of people from various parts of the Kokrajhar district.
Pramod Boro, the CEM of BTR, inaugurated the installation of a 100-foot high mast pole for the Indian national flag in Kokrajhar. On this occasion, the ex-gratia initiative for the families of the Bodoland martyrs was launched. For the first time, 201 families were each given a cheque for Rs. 5 lakh.
The event was attended by CEM Pramod Boro, Katiram Boro, Speaker of the BTCLA, MLA Sjt...
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