History & culture of NE india
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How Caste Capital Creates a Hierarchy of Displacement in Assam
Doomed caste , class and displacement The Indian government’s frequent invocation of terms like “ecology,” “biodiversity,” and “green initiatives” when discussing regions such as Assam masks a deeper, systemic oppression. Glossy narratives of sustainability are used to veil a brutal reality—one where Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), the most marginalized communities, are displaced,
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Under the Shadow of Crony Capitalism: The Dilemma of Assamese Nationalism
The Crisis of Assamese Nationalism: From Language to Religion The origin of Assamese nationalism was rooted in language. During the British Raj in the 19th century, the decline of the Assamese language sparked a movement to protect it from language-based colonialism. This public awakening was exploited by opportunists to fulfill their own political ambitions. However,
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Bhimbor Deori: A Forgotten History of Tribal independence in North East India
What is happening in the current politics of North East India is a broader narrative created and propagated by the state, often shaped by the monopoly and interests of corporate power. Assam today stands on the verge of a deep ethnic distress among its communities. This raises a pressing question: Are we moving towards the