Hosting of Filmfare Awards in Assam not a "Bad Thing: ABSU leader Pramod Boro

Gossaigaon, February 3, 2020:

Pramod Boro, the President of the All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU), one of the key signatories of the "historic" peace pact between the Government and Bodo organizations, has opined that along with the continuing agitations and protests in the State, programs such as the Filmfare awards must also be held to boost development.

Talking to Inside Northeast, Bodo opined that the hosting of the 65th edition of the Filmfare awards in Assam is not a "bad thing", and stated that "development" must go hand-in-hand alongside the quest to protect the "identity" of the Assamese people.

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"On one side, there is the organization of the Filmfare, whereas, on the other hand, there is a struggle that is ongoing since the Government's amendment of the Citizenship Act. I personally believe that the problem must be resolved, and both the sides must find a common ground", Boro told us.

The student leader further opined that there must be discussions between the Government and the dissenters. "The jati (nationhood) must survive, and the Government must also find way to keep running. They must find a middle-ground. Any program should be held, but stability is also of utmost importance."

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It may be mentioned that he hosting of the Filmfare in Assam has been met with stiff resistance by several indigenous organizations, intellectuals, and artistes.

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