< PreviousFormer Speaker of Lok Sabha PA Sangma lighting the ceremonial lamp of the National Convention for “New States for New India” organized by National Federation for New States (NFNS) & ABSU, on the 26 th July 2013, at the Speaker Hall, Constitution Club, Rafi Marg, New Delhi. The convention proposed the creation of new states of Bodoland, Gorkhaland, Bundelkhand, Vidarbha, Tipra Land, Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao Hill State, Harit Pradesh, and Poorbanchal, among others.With former President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam attending the 43rd Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union, held at Maidangsri Nwgwr, Banargaon. His visit to Kokrajhar was a lifetime "moment of lift" for the students of strife-torn western Assam. His Excellency the President was at his best! Using wit and humour he asked students to take the responsibility of making India a developed nation by 2020. He underscored the importance of acquiring knowledge saying, "We should concentrate on learning and acquire great ethical value, not only education. If we miss this chance the purpose of life is lost. So, my dear friends, learn and acquire knowledge."Glimpses of the 45 th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union held from the 7 th to 9 th February 2013 at Goibari Nwgwr, Tamulpur. During this conference, ABSU resolved to continue work in accordance with the 2007-2015 action plan — Mission Quality Education — and carry on with the movement till all problems pertaining to Bodo-medium were addressed. It also resolved to pressurise the government to provincialise all Bodo-medium venture institutions and also to implement the Right to Education Act all over the state. Another significant resolution of the union was to the eradication of the evil practice of witch-hunting in the society. We also called upon the state government to propagate the universal ideals of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma by including his life and philosophy in the curriculum of Bodo-medium schools in the state.A moment captured welcoming the delegation from the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan during the 45 th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union. Smt. Sulekha Basumatary, the vocal queen of the Bodos being felicitated along with a citation during the 45 th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union held from the 7 th to 9 th February 2013 at Goibari Nwgwr, Tamulpur. Veteran journalist and author B G Verghese being conferred with the 10 th UN Brahma Memorial Soldier of Humanity Award on the 7 th July 2013. The event was also attended by Dr. Samujjal Bhattacharya, the former President of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) and several other dignitaries.Calling for peace and non-violence. A moment of lamp-lighting ceremony captured during the Annual Conference of the ABSU. Leading a delegation of the All Bodo Students Union to meet the former Hon’ble Governor of Assam Shri JB Patnaik. With fellow-activists of the ABSU, carrying out a 12 hours hunger strike on demand of Bodoland 27 th January, 2013 at Rash Mela Field, Kokrajhar. Our pledge to non- violence and peace: an end to illegal arms in Bodoland. In photo: Symbolic setting on fire dummy guns to campaign against gun-culture in Bodoland.With ABSU observing the 25 th Bodoland Martyrs’ Day on the 12 th June 2012 Addressing the Rail Roko public rally during the Bodoland Movement Addressing the gathering during the Open Discussion in connection with Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Bodo Medium Education on the theme: "Education in Mother Tongue: Problems and Perspective," held on the 3 rd of May 2013 Leading a delegation of the All Bodo Students Union to meet the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri of India, Former Home Minister of India, Shri Rajnath Singh Ji to apprise him about various issues and demands of the people of BodolandAt the New Delhi Press Club, holding a Press Conference on Bodoland Issues on the 28 th of February 2014 Leading a delegation of the ABSU to meet Hon’ble Union Minister of India Shri Kiren Rijiju Ji at New Delhi. A moment captured with Hon’ble Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah Ji and President of BJP Shri JP Nadda Ji at New DelhiAttending the All Party Meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at New Delhi on the 18 th of July 2023. A moment of assurance from the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji on the sidelines of the All Party Meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at New Delhi on the 18 th of July 2023. Holding a meeting with the Former Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, PVSM AVSM VSM ADC, at New Delhi, as a mark of gratitude for hosting the Durand Cup at Kokrajhar- the City of Peace.Leading a delegation to meet the Former Hon’ble Governor of Assam Prof. Jagdish Mukhi Ji along with Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Shri Rwn Gwra Narzary Welcoming Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Hon’ble Education Minister of Assam to the Bodoland International Knowledge Festival. The historic event was attended by scholars from over 30 countries, and over 50,000 participants from all the districts of BTR. Poetry for Peace & Love: A Hundred Language Poetry Meet at Kokrajhar- the City of Peace. In photos: Lighting the lamps for love and peace during the event.Next >