Assam History

The All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) was formed in 1967. It later became an important organisation in the Bodo political movement.

Mizoram was separated from Assam in 1972 and became a Union Territory. It became a full state on 20 February 1987.

Assam's capital shifted from Shillong to Dispur in 1973. The first Assembly Budget Session at Dispur was held on 16 March 1973.

Sarat Chandra Singha was Chief Minister when the capital was shifted to Dispur. He served as Assam's Chief Minister from 1972 to 1978.

The Assam Movement began in 1979 over the issue of illegal immigration and electoral rolls. It culminated in the Assam Accord of 1985.

Prafulla Kumar Mahanta was a prominent student leader during the Assam Movement and later became Chief Minister of Assam.

The 1981 Lok Sabha election was not held in Assam because of the disturbed conditions associated with the Assam Movement.

The Assam Accord was signed on 15 August 1985 between the Government of India, Government of Assam and leaders of the Assam Movement.

The B. K. Sarma Committee examined constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards under Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) came to power after the 1985 Assembly election. It emerged from the Assam Movement and was formally launched at Golaghat in October 1985.

Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra was developed in the context of Clause 6-related cultural safeguards. It is a major cultural complex in Guwahati.

Numaligarh Refinery Limited is associated with the Assam Accord. It was established at Numaligarh in Golaghat district.

Rajiv Gandhi was Prime Minister when the Assam Accord was signed on 15 August 1985. The agreement followed the six-year Assam Movement.

Gopinath Bordoloi became Assam's first Chief Minister after independence. He is remembered as Lokapriya and played a major role in Assam's integration with India.

Gauhati University was established in 1948. It was the first university in Assam and remains a major higher-education institution in the Northeast.

The Tribal League was established in 1937. It became an important platform for tribal political representation in colonial Assam.