Ethnic conflict in assam 125 two inseparable historical facts the extraordinary role and cultural diversity of the immigrants. By looking closely at this one case i hope we will understand better the phenomenon of indias persistent dilemma of. While the bengalispeaking muslims state that they are descendants of east bengali muslims brought to assam during the british raj, local indigenous communities allege that the muslim population has increased, boosted by refugees from the erstwhile east pakistan. The government of assam faced difficulties in defining assamese people, due to linguistically and culturally heterogeneous population. Ethnic unrest in bodoland and electoral politics at play. Abstract assam has passed through a period of political turmoil since 12th century ad which continues even today. The tribes of assam display a very high degree of ethnic diversity in their racial composition and distribution. Therefore, the state is compelled to shift their strategy from using force and dialogue to a certain structural response goswami, 2011, p.
Bodoland an exclusive homeland of the bodos in assam, the largest. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. The politics of ethnicity in assam find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Identity politics and bodo non bodo conflict of btad in assam. A social construction of identity among the indigenous and immigrants in assam keywords. Ethnic conflict, federalism, and democracy in india. Ethnic conflict and civil society india and beyond by ashutosh varshney much scholarly work has been done on the topics of civil society and ethnic con. July 6 four people shot one muslim man, and injured four others.
In assam, three culturally disparate groups have been in collision. Among the north eastern states, internal displacement has been quite high in assam. This article examines the framing of ethnic conflict in northeast india, focusing on militant groups and insurgency in the hill areas of assam and a form of political violence known locally. The report depicts the affect of armed conflict on children in two districts of assam and in two districts of manipur. It also appears to be at the center stage of assam. The reasons behind such ethnic uprising lie in the differentiated socioeconomic and political status between the caste hindus and noncaste people of assam. Modernity in asia and africa, front cover, free press of glencoe, africa, 1963. Ethnic diversity has led to spatial distribution of population in assam. Migration, ethnic conflict and insurgency in northeast india. Ethnic conflict dbq over the course of the years world history has continued to change. A social construction of identity among the indigenous and. Download pdf ethnicconflictandinternationalsecurity. Jul 26, 2012 the recent violence is just the latest, though, in a long line of deadly incidents, fueled by a volatile mix of politics and ethnic conflict in the area.
Minority rights and ethnic conflict in assam, india. The protagonists in the most intense ethnic conflicts want to establish their independence. Conflict and reconciliation the politics of ethnicity in assam. Migration, ethnicitybased movements and states response.
Following reclamation of ethnic identity amid the gnawing scarcities. The immediate cause of the riots was the targeted killings of four bodo men by bangladeshi muslims. And it is in india where some of the most turbulent of these clashes have been taking place. Ethnic and religious conflicts in india cultural survival. Prior to the entry of the british in to the territory of present assam the region was ruled by various monarchs belonging to different.
Sep 14, 2008 strife between ethnic and political groups is common in assam and the other states of northeast india. Ethnicconflictandinternationalsecurity download ethnicconflictandinternationalsecurity ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. Minority rights and ethnic conflict in assam, india semantic scholar. Major components of its social mosaic are hindus 67 percent and muslims 28. This violence is back to year 1952 between bodo tribe and ethnic bengali muslim settlers. Download identity politics and bodo non bodo conflict of btad in assam or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. The conflict started in the 1970s 5 following tension between the native indigenous assamese people and the indian government over alleged neglect, domination, subjugation, political, social, cultural, economic exploitation and internal. An ethnic conflict is a conflict in which a subnational minority group challenges the policies of the state or other political actors, usually by asking for group rights or recognition. The importance of ethnic territory in ethnic conflict is very crucial, as can be gathered from recent developments in the punjab and kashmir and earlier events in assam. Pdf ethnic conflict in assam on the backdrop of socioeconomic. In an era of failing states and ethnic conflict, violent challenges from dissenting groups in the former yugoslavia, the former soviet union, several african countries, and india give cause for grave concern in much of the world. A conflict is raging in assam over the influx of people illegally immigrating from bangladesh. Informed by deep ethnographic knowledge and a thorough understanding of intergroup and intragroup relations in the region, this exceedingly carefully researched book on ethnic politics and conflict in assam is a most sophisticated treatment of the forces that animate conflict and separatism as well as prospects for peace.
Two weeks later, two men killed the leaders of the all bodoland student union and all assam student union. Ethnic conflict affects ministry in assam gospel for asia. May 20, 2014 various historical developments since the occupation of assam by the british in 1826. Inter ethnic conflict in northeast india download inter ethnic conflict in northeast india ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. In the absence of any ar rangement in the form of assimilation of immigrants into its. An ethnic conflict is a conflict in which a subnational minority group challenges the policies of the state or other political actors, usually by asking for group rights or recognition of some sort. Violence in assam has deep roots the new york times. Monojit singha ma, ph d, net research scholar, department of political science, assam university, silchar. In india, the emergency in 1975 made the state free hand to crush the. Aug 12, 2012 ethnic conflict in assam, like in some other parts of the northeast is decades old, but has increased in frequency since the late 1970s. I have found the study report titled an explanatory study on impact of conflict on children in assam and manipur states of india very thought provoking. The poetics and politics of assamese micronationalism sanjib baruah bard college this paper is an attempt to understand one case of ethnic conflict in india assam. Various historical developments since the occupation of assam by the british in 1826. Pdf language politics in assam download read online free.
The region has been witnessing conflicts arising out of the aspiration for a separate and distinct ethnic identity among various groups in the multi. Gosselink how will this nationality, the assamese, be able to keep its numeri cal position as the majority in assam in the face of uncontrolled and unassimilated immigration. Ppt ethnic conflict powerpoint presentation free to. Ethnic violence is a common phenomenon almost in every nation and dates back to the history of human civilization. Identity assertion and ethnic conflict is a widely debated issue in the political and academic discourse in assam today. Abstract the paper analyses movements of different small ethnic groups belonging to both tribal and nontribal communities in the state of assam and attempts to understand. Assam is the homeland for many races and communities and possesses.
An extremely militant agitation ostensibly to throw out foreigners, but targeted more generally against all nonassamese people. Reviews informed by deep ethnographic knowledge and a thorough understanding of intergroup and intragroup relations in the region, this exceedingly carefully researched book on ethnic politics and conflict in assam is a most sophisticated treatment of the forces that animate conflict and separatism as well as prospects for peace. Identity politics and bodo non bodo conflict of btad in. An extremely militant agitation ostensibly to throw out foreigners, but targeted more generally against all nonassamese people, gripped the state from 1979 to 1985. Introduction assam falls in one of the great migration routes of mankind and over the ages there have been waves of migration of diverse groups. Ethnic clashes in india kill dozens, displace thousands cnn. Thousands of indigenous assamese youth are actively searching for these immigrants to stir up trouble against them. A descriptive analysis of the findings has been presented in the report. Ethnic conflict in assam on the backdrop of socioeconomic insecurity ractim goswami abstract assam has passed through a period of. In the punjab and kashmir conflicts, along with the transformation of identities and issues, the territorial base of ethnicity is being perfected by driving out punjabi. Like other subnationalists and ethnic movements the bodo movement in assam has been associated with ideas of autonomy, liberation and revolution.
Impact of conflict on children in assam and manipur states of. Ethnicitybased movements and states response in assam. Even without immigration, assam s indigenous population is extremely diverse in cultural, linguistic and religious terms. Ppt ethnic conflict powerpoint presentation free to view. Click download or read online button to get identity politics and bodo non bodo conflict of btad in assam book now. Ethnicity and violent conflicts in northeast india. An ethnic conflict is a conflict between two or more rival ethnic groups. A status report on displacement in assam and manipur. The region has been witnessing conflicts arising out of the aspiration for a separate and distinct ethnic identity among various groups in the multi ethnic fabric. Ethnic conflict in assam, like in some other parts of the northeast is decades old, but has increased in frequency since the late 1970s. The caste hindu became politically powerful, economically dominant and socially advanced in comparison to other ethnic groups of assam. The bodo tribals have been fighting for a state of their own called bodoland for the past 25 years, which would carve out roughly half the geographical area of assam state.
It has and still is witnessing a host of ethnic movements and conflicts, each trying to assert the. An ethnic conflict is usually between two major groups fighting for the power or sovereignty of a country, state, or territory. While the origin while the origin of the conflict may be polit ical, social, economic or religious. Click download or read online button to ethnicconflictandinternationalsecurity book pdf for free now. View ethnic conflicts in assam research papers on academia. Trends in ethnic and insurgent conflicts in north east india. One particular situation of ethnic conflict may reflect one, two or all these three kinds of conflicts simultaneously. Horowitz too explains ethnic conflict through the use of group psychology.
Assam separatist movements are insurgency movements operating in northeast indias oilrich state of assam. Though there is a political dispute over the definition of assamese people, in general. A minority group might insist on seceding and establishing its own independent state. Hindus and muslims were displaced all over assam in violence unleashed during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. In order to keep these conflicts under control special foundations and laws such as the united nations and the declaration of human rights have been founded. Pdf on oct 17, 20, uddipana goswami published conflict and reconciliation. The state of assam has a number of racial and ethnic groups with their own specific and traditional cultures. Click download or read online button to inter ethnic conflict in northeast india book pdf for free now. And it is in india where some of the most turbulent of these clashes have been. Jul 25, 2012 ethnic clashes in indias northeastern assam province have left 32 dead as of wednesday and sent an estimated 150,000 fleeing their homes to escape the violence. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.