Assam: 64th annual conference of Bodo Sahitya Sabha highlights development of Bodo community

The 64th annual conference of Assam's Bodo Sahitya Sabha entered its third day on January 11, highlighting the organisation's significant role in the development of the Bodo community. 
 

Dr. Surath Narzary, President of the Sabha, referred to the organisation as the "backbone of Bodo community development" during an emotionally charged speech.
 

The day's events began with Dr. Narzary hoisting the Sabha's flag in the presence of Bodo youth and the students' guard of honour. This was followed by Vice Presidents Prasanta Boro and Nilima Basumatary paying homage to martyrs of the community.
 

A new emblem for the Bodo Sahitya Sabha was formally inaugurated by Dr. Narzary, marking another milestone in the Sabha’s ongoing efforts to promote the Bodo language and culture.
 

In his address, Dr. Narzary emphasised the Sabha's critical role in preserving the Bodo identity. He remarked, "If the Bodo Sahitya Sabha had not been established 64 years ago, today’s Bodo community might have been destroyed."
 

The conference has drawn participants from across Assam and neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, as well as Indian states like West Bengal, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. Scholars, writers, and cultural enthusiasts have gathered to exchange ideas and contribute to the preservation and advancement of Bodo language and culture.
 

The event will culminate in an open session on January 12, with Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma as the chief guest. The session will also be graced by Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary, Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Region, and several cabinet ministers, along with other distinguished dignitaries.
 

The conference has served as a platform to celebrate Bodo heritage while strengthening efforts to ensure its vibrant future.