The isolation of the region, its complex social character, and its backwardness compared to other parts of the country have all resulted in the complicated set of demands from different states of the Northeast. The vast international border and weak communication between the Northeast and the rest of India have further added to the delicate nature of politics there. Three issues dominate the politics of the Northeast: demands for autonomy, movements for secession, and opposition to ‘outsiders’.

Which of the following statement is true regarding the settlement of the demand of Bodos, Karbis, and Dimasas for a separate state?

Neither 1 nor 2

The reorganization of the North-East was concluded by 1972; however, this did not mark the culmination of autonomy-related demands in the region. In Assam, various communities such as the Bodos, Karbis, and Dimasas expressed their desire for separate States. They pursued this demand through activities that included mobilizing public sentiment, engaging in popular movements, and even resorting to insurgency. In many cases, multiple communities claimed the same territory, making it impractical to continually subdivide the region into smaller states. Consequently, alternative provisions within our federal structure were employed to address their autonomy aspirations while remaining within the boundaries of Assam. Notably, the Karbis and Dimasas were granted autonomy through District Councils, while the Bodos were recently accorded an Autonomous Council.