Dimapur, July 20 (MExN): The All Assam Gorkha Students’ Union (AAGSU) once again reiterated long standing demand of creation of Gorkha Autonomous Council (GAC) within the geographical territory of Assam that is expected to resolve the issues of identity, ethnicity of Gorkhas of Assam dwelling since time immemorial thereby brining integrity and prosperity to the Gorkha community in particular and the state at large, said Nanda Kirati Dewan, Information and Publicity Secy. AAGSU. This was stated while interacting with media persons at Chandnapur along the sensitive Assam Nagaland border of Sarupani Goan Panchayat under Merapani police station after the open session of 8th Biennial conference of Golaghat District Committee on July 13, 2011
He outlined that demand for formation of Gorkha Autonomous Council (GAC) is almost a decade years now and Government have in many ways blindfolded the Gorkhas of Assam by formation of the Gorkha Development Council (GDC). ‘We accept GDC but make it loud and clear that it is never in lieu of GAC and the strategic democratic movement for GAC shall continue with bigger mandate in days to come’, he added speaking in sidelines of the outcome of conference.
8th Biennial conference of Golaghat District GSU concludes at Chandanpur
A press note issued by Chabit Bista, Publicity Secy designated GDC, AAGSU Mrinal Hazarika the senior ULFA leader spoke at length on Assam and arm revolution of ULFA wherein he pointed out the contribution of Gorkhas. He made it clear it was AAGSU leaders under the leadership of D B Limboo who established direct contact with ULFA after they declared unilateral ceasefire and informed the history of Gorkhas presence and contribution in Assam and its legitimate demand of formation of Gorkha Autonomous Council. Differentiating the Nepali nationals and genuine indigenous Gorkha population of Assam he extended his moral support towards the formation of a Gorkha Autonomous Council under the democratic support of umbrella organization United Peoples’ Federation of Assam (UPFA) of which AAGSU is an integral part. ‘We want Gorkhas to be part of ULFA’s democratic movement in the process of getting full regional autonomy from centre through proper and strategic dialogue. ULFA reposed its faith on AAGSU leadership for co-ordianted efforts in making Assam-land of ethnic and indigenous people only.’ added the Sr. ULFA leader. All the speakers applauded the holding of the conference at the sensitive area of Assam-Nagaland border and recalled that Gorkhas have always been peace loving and brave community throughout the globe. The leaders appealed Gorkhas to be part of socio-cultural, socio-political and economical movements of Assam.
Addressing the open session as chief guest, D B Limboo assured the speakers that Gorkha would always be part of any movement for prosperity, intergrity and safeguarding geographical territory of Assam as state and development of composite Assamese society inclusive of the Gorkhas. Limboo further highlighted the contributions of Gorkhas for the nation at large and Assam in particular and stepson attitude by both centre and state government to the son of the soils and pride of the nation. AAGSU Gen Secy. in his key note address stressed on unification of students’ community organisation on public demand and constitutional grounds. He informed organizational activities of AAGSU which has taken a series of democratic movements and initiatives to forfeit the community and place the demand in the right way and raised voice on discrimination and violence. The note mentioned that a souvenir cum mouthpiece of AAGSU Golaghat Dist. Unit named ‘Doyang Darpan-Jiyallo Adivesan issue’ was released by literaturer Kiran Kr. Rai. In his address Rai recalled contribution of literature in community building process and paid homage to Acharya Bhanu Bhakta the great Gorkha poet on his 197th birth anniversary who made Nepali language common tongue of the Gorkhas.
The two day 8th biennial conference of All Assam Gorkha Students Union(AAGSU) Golaghat District Committee and 7th Biennial conference of Doyang Regional Committee and 197th Bhanu Jayanti concluded on last Wednesday. The huge Doyang Regional AAGSU was bifurcated into Sarupani Simanta Regional Committee and Doyang Regional Committee and new district committee too was formed by the auspicious delegate session on July 12, 2011 at Chanpanpur L P School. Sarupani Siamta Regional committee will be formed with a population of not less than 10,000 Gorkhas and Doyang Regional Committee will cater need of more than 15,000 Gorkhas. Approximate undivided population of entire Doyang region is estimated to be 25000 Gorkha voters for 95 No. Golaghat LAC. The bifurcation resolution was adopted by AAGSU Doyang Regional Committee’s delegate session on July 12 and approved by District and Central observer. AAGSU Organising Secy. Digambar Chetri formally declared formation of the new regional unit of AAGSU and accorded constitutional grant. The charge handover and swearing ceremony is expected to held on July 23, 2011 at Merapani.
He outlined that demand for formation of Gorkha Autonomous Council (GAC) is almost a decade years now and Government have in many ways blindfolded the Gorkhas of Assam by formation of the Gorkha Development Council (GDC). ‘We accept GDC but make it loud and clear that it is never in lieu of GAC and the strategic democratic movement for GAC shall continue with bigger mandate in days to come’, he added speaking in sidelines of the outcome of conference.
8th Biennial conference of Golaghat District GSU concludes at Chandanpur
A press note issued by Chabit Bista, Publicity Secy designated GDC, AAGSU Mrinal Hazarika the senior ULFA leader spoke at length on Assam and arm revolution of ULFA wherein he pointed out the contribution of Gorkhas. He made it clear it was AAGSU leaders under the leadership of D B Limboo who established direct contact with ULFA after they declared unilateral ceasefire and informed the history of Gorkhas presence and contribution in Assam and its legitimate demand of formation of Gorkha Autonomous Council. Differentiating the Nepali nationals and genuine indigenous Gorkha population of Assam he extended his moral support towards the formation of a Gorkha Autonomous Council under the democratic support of umbrella organization United Peoples’ Federation of Assam (UPFA) of which AAGSU is an integral part. ‘We want Gorkhas to be part of ULFA’s democratic movement in the process of getting full regional autonomy from centre through proper and strategic dialogue. ULFA reposed its faith on AAGSU leadership for co-ordianted efforts in making Assam-land of ethnic and indigenous people only.’ added the Sr. ULFA leader. All the speakers applauded the holding of the conference at the sensitive area of Assam-Nagaland border and recalled that Gorkhas have always been peace loving and brave community throughout the globe. The leaders appealed Gorkhas to be part of socio-cultural, socio-political and economical movements of Assam.
Addressing the open session as chief guest, D B Limboo assured the speakers that Gorkha would always be part of any movement for prosperity, intergrity and safeguarding geographical territory of Assam as state and development of composite Assamese society inclusive of the Gorkhas. Limboo further highlighted the contributions of Gorkhas for the nation at large and Assam in particular and stepson attitude by both centre and state government to the son of the soils and pride of the nation. AAGSU Gen Secy. in his key note address stressed on unification of students’ community organisation on public demand and constitutional grounds. He informed organizational activities of AAGSU which has taken a series of democratic movements and initiatives to forfeit the community and place the demand in the right way and raised voice on discrimination and violence. The note mentioned that a souvenir cum mouthpiece of AAGSU Golaghat Dist. Unit named ‘Doyang Darpan-Jiyallo Adivesan issue’ was released by literaturer Kiran Kr. Rai. In his address Rai recalled contribution of literature in community building process and paid homage to Acharya Bhanu Bhakta the great Gorkha poet on his 197th birth anniversary who made Nepali language common tongue of the Gorkhas.
The two day 8th biennial conference of All Assam Gorkha Students Union(AAGSU) Golaghat District Committee and 7th Biennial conference of Doyang Regional Committee and 197th Bhanu Jayanti concluded on last Wednesday. The huge Doyang Regional AAGSU was bifurcated into Sarupani Simanta Regional Committee and Doyang Regional Committee and new district committee too was formed by the auspicious delegate session on July 12, 2011 at Chanpanpur L P School. Sarupani Siamta Regional committee will be formed with a population of not less than 10,000 Gorkhas and Doyang Regional Committee will cater need of more than 15,000 Gorkhas. Approximate undivided population of entire Doyang region is estimated to be 25000 Gorkha voters for 95 No. Golaghat LAC. The bifurcation resolution was adopted by AAGSU Doyang Regional Committee’s delegate session on July 12 and approved by District and Central observer. AAGSU Organising Secy. Digambar Chetri formally declared formation of the new regional unit of AAGSU and accorded constitutional grant. The charge handover and swearing ceremony is expected to held on July 23, 2011 at Merapani.
