Clause 6 of Assam Accord: State govt to implement recommendations of Biplab Sarma commission, focus on safeguarding Assamese identity
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that thegovernment has discussed on the recommendations of Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma Commission, which was constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. State government will in consultation with All Assam Students Union (AASU) will implement 52 by April 2025.
Sarma said that there will be regular meeting with AASU. “There will consultation with sixth schedule councils and people in Barak valley. However, for implementing these recommendations in Brahmaputra valley we do not require any consultation with this bodies.”
Assam government stated after detailed consideration, Cabinet has accorded approval to implement 57 out of the 67 recommendations made by the Commission. For the remaining 10 recommendations, in-depth discussions will be held with the Government of India. These recommendations will be applicable across the State except 6th Schedule areas and Barak Valley. In these regions, the recommendations will be implemented only after concurrence of the authorities and the people in those regions.
Sarma said that out of 57 recommendation, five are purely procedural.The Cabinet further decided to constitute a Group of Ministers, who will engage with the All-Assam Students' Union (AASU) and other organizations to develop a clear roadmap and implementation framework. The recommendations will be implemented by 15th April 2025.
Clause 6 provides for constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards
