The All Bodo Students' Union (Absu), which has been spearheading a movement for a Bodoland state, was also a signatory to the accord. "It is a historical accord," Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla said and asserted that the pact will bring comprehensive solution to the Bodo issue. The bandh has brought life to a standstill in the four districts under the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). The bandh has been called by various organisations including the All Koch Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRSU), All Bodo Minority Students' Union (ABMSU), All Adivasi Students' Union, Oboro Suraksha Samiti, Kalita Janagoshti Students' Union among others. The Centre held discussions with the Bodo stakeholders, including four factions of the NDFB, All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) and the People's Joint Action Committee for Boroland.

Source: The Telegraph January 27, 2020 08:48 UTC