The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 among the Rajiv Gandhi government, the Assam government, and leaders of the Assam Accord. While this is limited to the purpose of implementing a provision of the 1985 Assam Accord — Clause 6 — it spotlights the complexities at play in Assam. The Assam Accord was signed at the end of a six-year agitation (1979-85) against illegal migration from Bangladesh. And yet, the definition of “Assamese” cannot be so narrow as to mean only those who speak Assamese as their first language. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlinesFor all the latest Explained News, download Indian Express App.

Source: Indian Express August 12, 2020 20:08 UTC