Bodoland : a study of NDFB’s struggle for Bodo autonomy

Book Details:

• Author: Nabin Hakhrari
• Brand: Cob Books
• Language Published: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 211
• Release Date: 01-01-2019
• Part Number: 9788192702131
• EAN: 9788192702131
• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Languages: English

About the Book: This book explores the Bodo community of Northeast India and their struggle for autonomy and the emergence of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). It delves into the community’s historical background and the factors that led to the shift from a demand for autonomy to a secessionist movement.

Key aspects covered include:

• Historical Context of the Bodo People: The book traces the historical background of the Bodo community and their long-standing issues concerning autonomy within the larger Indian framework.

• NDFB and Its Evolution: It analyzes the rise of the NDFB, focusing on how the educated youth of the community, disillusioned with the constitutional safeguards, joined the secessionist struggle and adopted violent methods to achieve their goal.

• The NDFB's Demands and Strategies: The book discusses the demands of the NDFB, their strategies to attain these goals, and the extremist methods adopted by the organization in the face of resistance.

• Support Base and Responses: The book examines the support base of the NDFB’s demand for a sovereign Bodoland, its relationship with other Bodo organizations, and the responses from the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) as well as the Union and State Governments.

• Impact on the Bodo Assertion: By analyzing these factors, the book provides a comprehensive view of how the Bodo movement evolved and its significant implications for the region.

About the Author: Nabin Hakhrari is a scholar and researcher with a deep focus on the political and social dynamics of Northeast India, particularly regarding the Bodo community and its struggle for autonomy. His work provides valuable insights into the regional movements and their transformative journey from demands for autonomy to radical, secessionist ideologies.