Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Assam on Sunday, where he received a grand welcome from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass, MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi, and other dignitaries.
The Home Minister then departed for Kokrajhar, accompanied by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, to attend the fourth and final day of the 57th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) at Bodofa Fwthar, Dotma. Assam CM Sarma and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Pramod Boro will also be present at the event.
The conference, which concludes on March 16, has served as a significant platform for discussions on academic excellence, leadership, and the cultural identity of the Bodo community. It has also featured competitive events and reflections on the organisation’s rich legacy.
The third day of the conference saw enthusiastic participation in debates, literary contests, and sports events such as Kabaddi and volleyball. A key highlight was the Confluence of Former ABSU Leaders, paying tribute to pioneers who shaped the ABSU and the larger Bodo movement.
Adding to the event’s significance, Surath Narzary, President of Bodo Sahitya Sabha, unveiled a historic publication, “History of All Bodo Students Union and Bodoland Movement – 1967-1993” (Volume 1), chronicling the movement’s journey. Additionally, Assam Cabinet Minister and former ABSU President Urkhao Gwra Brahma delivered a keynote speech on “Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma and the Dream for a Vibrant Bodo Community.”
Another crucial segment was the conclave on “Understanding Peace, Harmony & Prosperity for Community Development in BTR and Assam: The Way Forward,” inaugurated by Prof. Ramesh Bhardwaj, Vice-Chancellor of MVSV, Haryana. The discussion was chaired by Kati Ram Baro, Speaker of BTCLA, and provided a platform for student organisations to explore pathways for cooperation and collective progress.
The day concluded with the Last Delegates Sitting, a Special Session of the Bodo Mothers Association, and the adoption of resolutions, reaffirming ABSU’s commitment to advocacy and empowerment.
As the conference enters its final day, the focus remains on strengthening a progressive roadmap for the Bodo community, with Amit Shah’s presence underscoring the government’s continued engagement with the region.
