The Assam government on Saturday set up an eight-member sub-committee to examine and prepare a framework for the implementation of all clauses of the Assam Accord of 1985.

What is Assam Accord?

• The Assam Accord was a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) signed the Government of India and the leaders of the Assam Movement.
• It the movement demanded the identification and deportation of all illegal foreigners – predominantly Bangladeshi immigrants.
• They feared that past and continuing large scale migration was overwhelming the native population, impacting their political rights, culture, language and land rights.
• The Assam Movement caused the estimated death of over 855 people.
• It ended with the signing of the Assam Accord in 1985.

What are the major clauses of Assam Accord?

• Clause 5: Foreigners Issue
• Clause 6: Constitutional, Legislative & Administrative safeguards
• Clause 7: Economic Development
• Clause 9 : Security of International Border
• Clause 10: Prevention of Encroachment of Government lands
• Clause 11: Restricting acquisition of immovable property by foreigners
• Clause 12: Registration of births and deaths

Which clauses are being discussed?

• A sub-committee has been tasked to examine and prepare a framework for implementation of all clauses of Assam Accord in general with special emphasis on Clause 6, Clause 7, Clause 9 and Clause 10.

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