Assam Accord (1985)

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Signed on 15 August 1985 between Government of India, AASU, AAGSP. Aimed to end the 1979–85 Assam Movement against illegal immigration from Bangladesh.

Description:

1.    Cut-off Date for Citizenship:
  • 25 March 1971 fixed as the cut-off for identifying illegal immigrants.
  • Before 1 Jan 1966: Full citizenship, including voting rights.
  • 1 Jan 1966 – 24 March 1971:
    • Allowed to stay
    • Names deleted from electoral rolls for 10 years.
  • After 25 March 1971: To be detected and deported.
2.   Safeguards for Assamese Identity (Clause 6):
  • Constitutional, legislative, and administrative measures to:
    • Protect cultural, social, linguistic identity
    • Preserve heritage of Assamese people
  • Most sensitive clause; committees set up to define implementation.
3.   Prevention of Future Illegal Immigration:
  • Complete sealing of Indo-Bangladesh border:
    • Fencing
    • BSF deployment
    • Riverine patrolling
    • Border roads
4.   NRC Update: NRC for Assam to be updated with 1971 as the cut-off year.
5.   Economic Development of Assam:
  • Special package for socio-economic development.
  • Promotion of: Oil refineries, Paper mills, Industrial infrastructure, Employment schemes.
6.   Restoration of Peace:
  • Withdrawal of cases against agitators (except heinous offences).
  • Rehabilitation of people displaced during the agitation.
7.    Equality Clause:
  • All Indian citizens to be treated equally, without discrimination based on place of origin.

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