24/01/2026
Assam Kachari Jatiya Parishad Extends Open Support to IBPP for Protection of Kachari Identity.
With the objective of ensuring complete protection and security of the Ethnic identity of the indigenous Kachari community and other tribal groups of Assam—along with land rights, language, art and culture, and social, economic, educational and political rights—the Assam Kachari Jatiya Parishad (AKJP) has decided to extend open support to the newly formed political party, the Indigenous Bhoomiputra People’s Party (IBPP).
Addressing the media, AKJP President Shri Dina Basumatary stated that the organisation would soon be formally dissolved, following which lakhs of its members from various districts of Assam would join the IBPP. He informed that the Parishad has active district
committees in Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar,
Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Tinsukia, Nagaon and Karbi Anglong, among others.
He further stated that the Kachari population residing in these districts has been facing prolonged neglect in the fields of education, employment and socio-political representation. As a result, the very existence of the community has been pushed towards a grave crisis.
Highlighting the long-standing demands of the organisation, Shri Basumatary said that since 2013, the Assam Kachari Jatiya Parishad has been consistently demanding the formation of a separate Kachari Autonomous Council to address these pressing issues. However, despite repeated appeals, no permanent or effective solution has been provided by the government so far.
The AKNC also expressed strong concern over the government’s decision to form the Boro Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council outside the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), alleging that the move threatens the distinct ethenic identity of the Kachari community by clubbing it together with other groups.
In this context, the Parishad reiterated that the formation of a separate Kachari Autonomous Council is essential for the protection of the Kachari language, culture and historical rights.
The AKNC President further alleged that the present BJP-led Assam government has continuously ignored this long-pending and legitimate demand. Therefore, the organisation has decided to repose its faith in the Indigenous Bhoomiputra People’s Party, expressing confidence that if IBPP forms the government in Dispur, it will ensure justice, rightful entitlements and inclusive development for all indigenous communities of Assam.
He also stated that lakhs of families associated with the Assam Kachari Jatiya Parishad are fully prepared to extend mental, physical and organisational support to this political and social movement.
Shri Dina Basumatary
President
Assam Kachari Jatiya Parishad
Date 24 / 02 / 2026