tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28007234562753009882024-02-29T07:27:46.178-08:00RAJBANSHI PRIDECapt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-27155811559652452422021-09-08T08:11:00.002-07:002023-06-13T07:43:26.909-07:00রাজবংশী জাতির মাগদর্শক - ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন বর্মা (Rajbanshi Jatir Magdarshak - Thakur Panchanan Barma )<p style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Written in Rajbanshi - Kamtapuri Language</b></u><u><b> (This article is taken from my upcoming book 'পোহাতিয়া তারা' Bhorer Tara)</b></u></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">রাজবংশী
ক্ষত্রিয় জাতির গৌরব, সম্প্রদায়ের মান-সম্মানের রক্ষাকর্তা, দেশের সুপুত্র - সেই
মহান মনীষীর জন্ম হয় স্যালাকার কোচবিহার রাইজ্যের অধীনত মাথাভাঙ্গা
সাব-ডিভিসন,</span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">খলিসা মারি গ্রামত ইংরাজী
১৮৬৬ সালের ১৩ই ফেব্রুয়ারী (১লা ফাল্গুন ১২৭২ বঙ্গাব্দ, মঙ্গলবার) | অর বাপের নাম
ছিল খোসাল চন্দ্র সরকার, খলিসা মারির এক জোতদার; আর আয়ীর নাম ছিল চম্পলা দেবী |
বাইল্য কালে অর নাম দ্যাওয়া হইচিল পঞ্চানন সরকার | পঞ্চানন যাতে লেখাপড়া শিখিয়া </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;">মানুষ হবা পারে , তার জৈন্ন অর পিতা খোসাল
চন্দ্র সরকার তার বেটা পঞ্চাননের পড়াশুনার প্রতি খুবে আগ্রহী ছিল |</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>শিশুকালে অর পড়াশুনা শুরু হয় গ্রামের
পাঠশালাত (প্রাইমারী স্কুল) | প্রাইমারী স্কুল পাস করিবার পর, অর পিতা<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>খোসাল চন্দ্র সরকার পন্চাননক ভর্তি করিয়া দ্যায়
মাথাভাঙ্গা<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>মিডল ইংলিশ স্কুলত, যেইটা
খলিসামারি থাকিয়া প্রায় ১০ কিলোমিটার দূরত ছিল | ইং ১৮৮৫ সালত পঞ্চানন<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>মিডল (এম. ই. পরীক্ষা) পাস করে |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>অর এম.ই. পাস করার ব্যাপারে ইং ১৮৮৫-৮৬ সালত
প্রকাশিত কোচবিহার গ্যাজেটিয়ারত স্যালাকার শিক্ষা বিভাগের সুপারিন্টেন্ডেন্ট<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>কালীদাস বাগচী বাবু ইংরাজীত লেখিছিল,</span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" lang="BN" style="font-size: 12pt;"> “</span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 12pt;">Panchanan
Sircar, a native of Cooch Behar who passed the M.E. Examination in the first
division from Mathabhanga School succeeded to secure the first place in the
general list of the Rajshahi Division”.</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>সেই সময়, কোচবিহার, জলপাইগুড়ি, দিনাজপুর, বগুড়া,
পাবনা আর মালদহ অঞ্চলগিলা রাজশাহী ডিভিসনের ভিতর পরে | মিডল পাস করার পর জেংকিংস স্কুলত
ভর্তি হয় পঞ্চানন | যেহেতু এম.ই. পরীক্ষাত প্রথম হইচিল,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>সেই জইন্য অকে জেংকিংস স্কুলত অকে কুন’হ ফিস
দিবা নি লাগিচিল আর ব্রিটিশ সরকার থাকিয়া প্রতি মাসে চার টাকা হিসাবে মেডাল
স্কলারশিপ পাইচিল | ইং ১৮৮৯ সালত প্রবেশিকা পরীক্ষাত উত্তীর্ণ হয়্যা ইং ১৮৯১-৯২
সালত (১২৯৮ বঙ্গাব্দ) ফাইন আর্টসত ইন্টার মিডিয়েট<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(এফ. এ.) পাস করে পঞ্চানন | </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">ইং ১৮৯৪-৯৫ সালত (১৩০২ বঙ্গাব্দ) কোচ বিহারের ভিক্টোরিয়া
কলেজ(স্থাপিত ইং ১৮৮৮ সাল / ১২৯৫ বঙ্গাব্দ) থাকিয়া বি. এ. (সংস্কৃত অনার্স)
পরীক্ষা পাস করে | ইং ১৮৯৭ সালত (১৩০৪ বঙ্গাব্দ) কলিকাতা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থাকিয়া এম.
এ. পাস করে আর ওই বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থাকিয়ায় ইং ১৮৯৯ সালত আইনের ডিগ্রী এল.এল.বি.
পরীক্ষাত উত্তীর্ণ হয় | এম.এ. আর এল.এল.বি. পাস করার পর পঞ্চানন, অধুনা বাংলাদেশের
রংপুর কোর্টত আইন প্র্যাকটিস শুরু করে |</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">সেই সময়, এক ঘটনা ঘটে যার ফলে অর জীবনত পরিবর্তন আসে |
ঘটনাটা হইচিল এই যে,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>একজন উঁচা জাতির উকিল
পঞ্চাননের পিন্ধা উকিলের গাউন পিন্ধিতে মানা করিয়া দ্যায় |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>এক বড় জাতির হয়্যাও ক্যানে লোকে রাজবংশী
ক্ষত্রিয় লোকক ছোট জাতির লোক ভাবে ? যার এত গৌরবশালী প্রাচীন ইতিহাস আছে,
প্রাগ-জ্যোতিষপুর-কামরুপ-কামতার লোক যার পূর্বপুরুষ ছিল ঐতিঝ্যশালী কুমার ভাস্কর
বর্মা, পৃথু, বল্লভনারায়ন, নরনারায়ন, চিলা রায়<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>আর’হ অনেকে, তাকে কেমন করে ছোট জাতির লোক কহে ?</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">নিজের জায়গার রাজবংশী সম্প্রদায়ের লোকগিলার উন্নতির কাথা
পঞ্চাননের মনত সব সময় ছিল | এই জইন্যয় রাজবংশীর প্রথম এম.এ., এল.এল.বি. হওয়া
সত্যেও অয় কোচবিহার ফিরিয়া আসে আর চাকরীর চেষ্টা করে | প্রথমে কোচবিহার রাইজ্যের
চাকুরী চেষ্টা করে আর সেইঠে চাকুরী না পাওয়াতে অয় কোচবিহার<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>কলেজ এন্ড স্কুলত হোস্টেল
সুপারিন্টেন্ডেন্ট<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>হিসাবে চাকরী গ্রহন করে
|<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>তারপর, ইং ১৯০১ সালত কোচবিহার জেংকিংস
স্কুলের হোস্টেল সুপারিন্টেন্ডেন্ট হিসাবে অকে নিযুক্ত করা হয় | </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">কোচবিহার রাইজ্যের লগত চাকুরীর দরখাস্ত খান গ্রহণ না
হওয়াতে আর ঘুরিয়া আসিবার কারণেই পঞ্চাননের মনত আঘাত পাইচিল আর নিশ্চয় করিচিল যে
রাজবংশী জাতির উত্থান করা বিশেষ দরকার | অন্যদিকত, সেই রংপুরত ঘটিত ব্যাপারটা
জেইঠে তার এত অপমান হয়, সেই অপমান অর মনত ছিল | সেই লইজ্জাজনক ঘটনার পর উকিল
পঞ্চানন সরকার এই দৃড় নিশ্চয় করিচিল যে, নিজের আত্মসম্মান আর জাতিটার স্বাভিমান
ফিরায় অনিবা লাগে | প্রথমে নিজেকে বদলিবা লাগিবে |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>নিজেকে করিয়া তুলিল নির্ভয় – নির্ভিক | ঠাকুর
পঞ্চানন বর্মা নিজেকে সমাজ উদ্ধার সেবা আর রাজনৈতিক ক্ষেত্রত সপিয়া দিলে | শত শত
বছরে লজ্জায় লুকাইয়া থাকিবার পর, রাজবংশী জাতিক পুনরায় নিজের হারানো ক্ষত্রিয়
পরিচয় ফিয়ায়া আনাইয়া দিবা লাগিবে – এই কাজত নিজেকে সঁপিয়া দিলে |</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">ক্যানে নিজের উপাধি বদলালে পঞ্চানন – এইটা বিশেষ আলোচনা
করা দরকার | রাজবংশী ক্ষত্রিয়র সমান পশ্চিম ভারতের ঐতিঝ্যশালী আর বীর-জাতি
রাজপুত-ক্ষত্রিয় নিজের আত্ম-সম্মান বজায় রাখিবার তানে নিজেকে ঠাকুর কয়হা গর্ব বোধ
করে আর নামের আগে ঠাকুর ল্যাখে | আর প্রাচীন যুগে শক্তিশালী রাজবংশী ক্ষত্রিয়
রাজার উপাধি ছিল বর্মা – জেনোং কুমার ভাস্কর বর্মা | যার পূর্বপুরুষ এত পরাক্রম
শালী বীর যোদ্ধা ছিল আর ক্ষত্রিয় হিসাবে পশ্চিম আর মধ্য ভারতের রাজপুত ক্ষত্রিয়
জাতির সমকক্ষ তার নামের আগত ঠাকুর আর নামের উপাধি বর্মা হওয়া যুক্তিযুক্ত |
ক্ষত্রীয় জাতির উন্নতির প্রতি পঞ্চাননের অটল কার্যশীলতা দেখিয়া, নিমন্ত্রণ পায়া
রাজস্থানের জয়্পুরত আয়োজিত ভারতীয় ক্ষত্রিয় মহাসভাত অংশ গ্রহণ করে পঞ্চানন |
উত্তর-পশ্চিম ভারতের রাজপুত ক্ষত্রিয় লোকে নিজের নামের সঙ্গে ঠাকুর যুক্ত করে |
নিজে ক্ষত্রিয় বলিয়া নিজের নামটার উপাধি বদলায় দিলে পঞ্চানন | স্যালা থাকিয়া
পঞ্চানন সরকারের নাম হয়া গেল ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন বর্মা | রাজপুত ক্ষত্রিয় লোকের মত
ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন মাথাত ‘পাগড়ি’ পিন্ধিবা শুরু করিয়া দ্যায় | পরে ইংরেজ সরকার
রায়সাহেব উপাধি প্রদান করিলে পঞ্চাননের পুরা নাম রায়সাহেব ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন বর্মা
হিসাবে বিখ্যাত হয় |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><u><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">ক্ষত্রিয়
আন্দোলন আর রাজবংশী সমাজ সুধারণ </span></u></b><b><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">:</span></b><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ক্ষত্রিয় আন্দোলনের উত্পত্তি হয় কিভাবে হয় এইটা
জানা বিশেষ দরকার | আদিকাল হইতে পরিচিত আর বিগত পাঁচ শত বছর ধরিয়া দক্ষিন বঙ্গীয়,
মৈথিলী আর কানৌজী ব্রাহ্মণ দ্বারা স্বীকৃত ক্ষত্রিয় পরিচয় প্রাপ্ত যেই রাজবংশীক
সঘায় মান-সম্মান করে, সেই রাজবংশীক একজন তথাকথিত একজন উঁচা জাতির সমাজের লোকের
দ্বারা অপমানিত হবারই অন্যতম কারণ ছিল ক্ষত্রিয় আন্দোলনের শুরুবাত | </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>যে কারণেই হোক, ইং
১৮৭২ সালের আদম সুমারির<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>জন গণনাত তত্কালীন
উত্তর বঙ্গের রাজবংশী লোকগুলাক কোচ বলিয়া গণ্য করা হইচিল |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ইং ১৮৯১ সালের জন গণনায়, সরকারের তরফ থাকিয়া
নির্দেশ বাহির করা হইচিল যে রাজবংশী ক্ষত্রিয়লাক আবার কোচ সম্প্রদায়ের ভিতর গণ্য
করা হোক এই বলিয়া | আর রংপুরের জেলা ম্যাজিস্ট্রেট এফ.আই.স্কাইন সাহেব স্থানীয়
সুপারিন্টেন্ডেন্টক নির্দেশ দ্যায় যে রাজবংশী সম্প্রদায়ের লোকগুলাক কোচ সম্প্রদায়
হিসাবে গণ্য করা হোক |</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">শ্যামপুর (রংপুর) জমিদার বাড়ির খাজাঞ্চি হরমোহন রায়, যায়
নিজে রাজবংশী ক্ষাত্রিয় ছিল, বৃটিশ সরকারের এই নির্দেশের বিরুদ্ধে আন্দোলন শুরু
করে দ্যায় | এই ছাড়াও,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>রংপুরের রাজবংশী
ক্ষত্রিয় সম্প্রদায়ের বিকাশের তানে অহে এই এক সংগঠন স্থাপিত করে যার নাম দিছিল
‘রংপুর ব্রাত্য ক্ষত্রিয় বিধায়্নী সভা’ | ইং ১৮৯১ সালের ১৩ই ফেব্রুয়ারী মাসত<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>রংপুরের জেলা ম্যাজিস্ট্রেটক দ্যাওয়া এক
স্মারকলিপিত আর্জি করা হইচিল যে রাজবংশী সম্প্রদায়ক কোচ সম্প্রদায় থাকিয়া এক আলাদা
সম্প্রদায় হিসাবে স্বীকৃতি দেওয়া হোক আর আদম সুমারিত আলাদা ভাবে অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা
হোক |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>কোচ আর রাজবংশীর মিঝত তত্কালীন বৃটিশ
সরকার দ্বারা অযৌতিক ভাবে একত্রিত করিবার প্রচেষ্টা আর এর সুযোগ নিয়া কিছু উঁচু জাতির
চক্রান্তের শিকার হওয়া হইতে বাঁচার উপায় বাহির করা ছিল ক্ষত্রিয় আন্দোলনের আর একটা
কারণ |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">স্যালা জেলা ম্যাজিস্ট্রেট সাহেব ধর্মীয় গুনী-মানি লোকের
অভিমত নেওয়ার তানে ‘রংপুর ধর্ম সভা’-ক যোগাযোগ করে | এই ধর্মসভা হিন্দু জাতির
মুখ্যপাত্র হিসাবে মানিত হয় আর পন্ডিতগণ এর সদস্য ছিল | মহামহোপাধ্যায় পন্ডিত
যাদবেস্বর তর্করত্ন নামে এক পন্ডিতক রাজবংশী নেতাগণ মনোনিত করে সভাত আলোচনা করিবার
তানে আর সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়ার জইন্য | প্রসন্ন নাথ চৌধুরী সাহেবের সভাপতিত্বত রংপুর
শহরত<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ইং ১৫ ই মার্চ ১৮৯১ তারিখে মহাসভা এক
সভার আয়োজন করে যাতে পন্ডিত, শাস্ত্রকার, ন্যায়াবিক আর নবদ্বীপের পন্ডিত
জ্ঞানী-গুনি ব্যক্তি গন মিলিয়া ৪০০ জনের বেশী সদস্য আসিয়া সভাত ভাগ ন্যায় |
অনেকক্ষণ ধরিয়া বিস্তারিত আলোচনা করার পর এইটা পরিস্কার হয় যে বহুদিন বৈদিক
আচার-ব্যবহার থাকিয়া বঞ্চিত থাকার ফলে রাজবংশী জাতি পতিত হয়্যা যায় আর এই
সিদ্ধান্ত ন্যাওয়া হয় যে উত্তরবঙ্গের রাজবংশী হইল হিন্দু আর ব্রাত্য ক্ষত্রিয়
|<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">ধর্ম মহাসভার সিদ্ধান্ত জেলা ম্যাজিস্ট্রেট ইং ১৮ই মার্চ
১৮৯১ তারিখত<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>জানানো হয় | জেলা
ম্যাজিস্ট্রেট সাহেব ধর্ম সভার সিদ্ধান্ত স্বীকার করিয়া ইং ৩রা এপ্রিল ১৯৮১
তারিখে<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>আদম সুমারির সুপারিন্টেন্ডেন্ট
সাহেবক লিখিত সরকারী পত্র দ্বারা জোর দিয়া সংস্তুতি করিল যে রাজবংশী মানুষক
ব্রাত্য ক্ষত্রিয় হিসাবে আদম সুমারিত অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা হোক | ইং ১৮ই মে ১৮৯১ সাল (
১লা জৈষ্ঠ ১২৯৮ বঙ্গাব্দ) তারিখে এক পরিপত্র জারি করিয়া স্কাইন সাহেব এই নির্দেশ
জারি করিল যে সরকারী সব রকম কাজ-কর্ম্মে রাজবংশী নিজেকে ব্রাত্য ক্ষত্রিয় হিসাবে
লেখিবে আর পরিচয় দিবে | </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>কিন্তু, দুখের
বিষয়, জেলা<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ম্যাজিস্ট্রেট সাহেবের জোরদার
পেশকাশ করা সত্যেও আদম সুমারিত অর সংস্তুতি মানা হয় নি আর ব্রিটিশ সরকারের ‘ডিভাইড
এন্ড রুল’ জারি থাকিল | এই ঘটনার পরিপ্রেক্ষিত ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন বর্মা ইং ১৯০১ সালত
ক্ষাত্র আন্দোলন শুরু করে | সেই আন্দোলন ছিল বেদ মাতা গায়ত্রী মন্ত্রাশ্রয়ী দৈবিক
অনুপ্রেনিত যাতে হিন্দু রাজবংশী সম্প্রদায়টাকে লেগাবা চাহিচিল আন্ধার থাকিয়া আলোর
দিকত, হিংসা-বিদ্বেষ থাকিয়া প্রেম-ভাইচারার দিকত আর দুর্বলতা থাকিয়া বলশালী হবার
দিকত | অসত্যের উপর সত্যের জয় হোক -<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>এই
ছিল মূল মন্ত্র ক্ষাত্র ধর্মের |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">নিজের জাতির লোকক নিজের ন্যায্য পাওনা উঁচা জাতির স্থান
দিবার বাদে ‘ক্ষত্রিয় সমিতি’র গঠন করিল ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন বর্মা | ইং ১৯১০ সালের ১লা
মে, বঙ্গাব্দ ১৩১৭ সালের ১৮ই বৈশাখের পুন্নতিথীত অধুনা বাংলাদেশের রংপুর শহরের নাট
মন্দিরত ক্ষত্রিয় সমিতির স্থাপনা হয় |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>রাজবংশীর ঐতিঝ্যশালী ইতিহাস আর ব্রাহ্মন সমাজের নীতিগত অনুমোদন নিয়া
ক্ষত্রিয়করণ আন্দোলনের ডাক দিছিল পঞ্চানন তত্কালীন অবিভাজিত উত্তরবঙ্গের
গ্রামাঞ্চলত | ইং ১৯১১ সালের পর থাকিয়া উত্তরবঙ্গের রাজবংশীগিলা ব্রাত্য না কয়হা
সিধাসিধী ক্ষত্রিয় হিসাবে চিন্হিত করিবা ধরিল | ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন চাহিচিল যে রাজবংশীর
জন্মগত আর ভাষাগত পরিচয় রাজবংশী হিসাবে, কিন্তু কর্মগত পরিচয় হোক ক্ষত্রিয় হিসাবে
কারণ এইটায় ছিল আসল পরিচয় | এই জন্যই ত’ ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন কহে – <b><i>“রাজবংশী পরিচয় ত্যাগ করিলে হামেরা হারেয়া যা’ম”</i></b> | </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">রাজবংশী জাতির গৌরবশালী ইতিহাস সম্পর্কে পঞ্চানন অবিহিত
ছিল | রাজবংশী জাতির পূর্ব পুরুষ বেশ কয়েকশত বছর আগত হিন্দু ধর্ম পরিগ্রহণ করিয়া
ক্ষত্রিয় জাতি হিসাবে অবিহিত হইচিল | এই কারণে পঞ্চানন ক্ষাত্র ধর্ম পালন করিবার
উদ্দেশ্যত জাতিটাক পুনরায় জাগায়া তুলিবার বাদে অগ্রণী হয় | ২৭শে মাঘ, ১৩১৯ সালত ইং
১৯১২ জলপাইগুড়ি জেলার দেবীগঞ্জত করতোয়া নদীর ধারত পৈতা গ্রহন করিবার এক বিরাট
আয়োজন করে | <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ঐতিহাসিক করতোয়া নদীর পারত
গণসমাবেশ করিয়া মাথা মুন্ডন করিয়া পৈতা পিন্ধিয়া পূজা-পার্বন করায় সগাকে পুনরায়
ক্ষত্রিয় পরিচয় প্রদান করিল |</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">যেহেতু
রাজবংশীর জাতিগত প্রধান কাজ হইল রাজনীতি তাই, ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন বর্মা রাজনৈতিক
ক্ষেত্রতেও নামিয়া পরিল | ইং ১৯২১ সালত ব্রিটিশ ভারতের সাধারণ ইলেক্সনত বিজয়
প্রাপ্ত করিয়া ‘বেংগল লেজিস্লেটিব এসেব্লি’ত সদস্যতা লাভ করিচিল |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ইংরেজ শাসনের প্রতি আনুগত্য, প্রথম বিশ্বযুদ্ধত
ভাগ নিবার তানে রাজবংশী যুব সমাজটাক প্রেরিত করা, দেশবাসীর জৈন্ন ভাল কাজ আর
রাজনীতিবিদ হিসাবে পারদর্শিতার কারণে ঠাকুর পঞ্চাননক ব্রিটিশ সরকার দ্বারা
এম.বি.ই.(মেম্বার অফ ব্রিটিশ এম্পায়ার) আর রায়সাহেব উপাধি দ্বারার সম্মানিত করে
|<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন ঠিক জানিচিল যে নীচু জাতি বলিয়া সেই সময়কার
উঁচু জাতির লোকে রাজবংশীক ছোট মানে; এইজইন্য দরকার ছিল জাতিটার হারায়া যাওয়া
ক্ষাত্র ধর্ম ফিরায়া আনা | ক্ষত্রিয় সমিতির মাধ্যমত অয় দুই উদ্দেশ্য সাধন করিবা
চাহিচিল <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>– একটা ছিল রাজবংশী জাতি যে নীচু
জাতি নাহয় সেইটা প্রমাণিত করার তানে অমার ন্যায্য সামাজিক স্থান ক্ষত্রিয় বলিয়া
পরিচিন দ্যাওয়া আর, দ্বিতীয় উদ্দেশ্য ছিল রাজবংশী জাতির লোকগিলাক উঁচা জাতি হিসাবে
দেশের রাজনেতাগণের সম পর্যায়ত আনিয়া দ্যাওয়া | </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">যাতে জাতিটার সর্বাঙ্গীন উন্নতি হয়, তার তানে ঠাকুর
পঞ্চানন চাহিচিল যে এই জাতির সগাকে সরকারের তরফ থাকিয়া বিশেষ সুযোগ-সুবিধা যাতে
দ্যাওয়া হয় | তবে, রাজবংশী জাতিক ‘ডিপ্রেসড ক্লাস’ মানে পিড়ীত শ্রেণী বলিয়া
নামকরণের যায়গাত,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘ব্যাকয়ার্ড ক্লাস’ মানে
পিছায় পরা শ্রেণী হিসাবে নামকরণ করিলে ভাল হয় বলিয়া ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন আগ্রহ ব্যক্ত
করে | অমার মতে, পিড়ীত শ্রেণী বলিতে নীচু জাতি বলিয়া মনে হইচিল |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">উঁচা জাতি ক্ষত্রিয় বলিয়া রাজবংশী সম্প্রদায়ক পীড়িত<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>শ্রেণী বলিলে অপমানিত করা হবে বলে স্বীকার
করিতে মানা করে বাংলার প্রাদেশিক হিন্দু সভা | কিন্তু, নিজের স্বার্থের বাদে দল
ভারী হবে বলিয়া,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ইং ১৯৩২ সালত প্রতিষ্ঠিত
‘বেঙ্গল ডিপ্রেস ক্লাস এসোসিয়েসন’ রাজবংশীগনক পিড়ীত শ্রেনীর লোক বলিয়া নামাঙ্কিত
করিল |<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন বিচার বিবেচনা করিয়া
এই ঠিক করিল যে পিরীত শ্রেণী বলিয়া গণ্য হওয়া ভাল | কিন্তু, লর্ড লথাম দ্বারা যেই
লিস্ট তৈরী করা হইচিল সেইটাতে রাজবংশীর নাম ছিল নি | ক্ষত্রিয় সমিতি আবার আন্দোলন
করে | ইং ১৯৩৩ সালের সরকারী <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>হুকুমনামা
অনুযায়ী পিড়ীত শ্রেণী নামটা বদলায় দিয়া তপসীলী জাতি নাম দেওয়া হয় | সেই তপশিলী
জাতির সূচীত রাজবংশী নামটা অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা হইচিল | তপশিলী জাতি হিসাবে যদিও কিছু
সুযোগ-সুবিধা রাজবংশীগন পাইচে, কিন্তু সামাজিক ক্ষেত্রে জাতির স্থান নিচু রয়্হা
গেইছে – এই বলিয়া অনেকে আলোচনা করে | এই তানে, ঠাকুর পঞ্চাননের মহান কাজটা এলাও
বাকি আছে বলিয়া অনেকে মনে করে | </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;">সেই যুগত রাজনৈতিক চক্রান্ত এত চরম পর্যায় পহুচিল যে নিজের
জাতির অস্তিত্ব বজায় রাখিবার তানে ক্ষাত্র ধর্ম পালন ছাড়া রাজবংশীগনের আর উপায় ছিল
নি | নিজের চিন্তা নিজে করার দিন আসি গেইচিল | এইজন্যে ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন কহে, <b><i>“তোর
আশা সঘায় করুক, তুই যেন কারও আশা না করিস” </i></b>| ক্ষাত্র ধর্মের মানেও ঠাকুর
ভাল করে বুঝায় দিইচিল | মানুষের ভিতর কুন’হ বিভেদ নাই | কি হিন্দু কি মুসলমান- সগায়
এক; তাই কহিচিল, <b><i>“হিন্দু-মুসলমান বিচার নাই রে, মানুষ জন নাহয় ভিন | উলসি
ধায়া আর্তের উদ্ধার – এই ত’ ক্ষত্রিয়ের চিন”</i> </b>|<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>রায়সাহেব ঠাকুর পঞ্চানন বর্মার
মহাপ্রয়ান লাভ হয় ইং ১৯৩৫ সালের ৯ই সেপ্টেম্বর কোলকাতাত | নিঃসন্দেহত, এই মনীষী
অবিভাজিত উত্তরবঙ্গ, আসাম আর নিকটবর্তী অঞ্চলের খালি রাজবংশী নাহয়, সৌগলায় জাতির
লগত প্রিয় হয়্যা থাকিবে | এই মহাপুরুষের যেই চিন্তাধারা আর রাজবংশী সম্প্রদায়ের
সর্বাঙ্গীন উন্নতির জইন্ন যেই প্রয়াস<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>করিয়া গেইছে, সেইলা সগায় চিরদিন মনত রাখিবে | অয় ছিল যুগপুরুষ আর নিজের
যুগের সময় মানবসেবা ভাল ভাবে করিয়া গেইছে | তবে,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>জেইলা কাম<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>আজিও বাকি রয়্হা গেইছে,
সেইগিলা পুরা করিবার কাজ<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>আজিকার রাজবংশী
ক্ষত্রিয় মানছিলার হাতত আছে |</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1.5in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">জয়তু ঠাকুর
পঞ্চানন ! </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-69652903246995229342021-07-28T01:10:00.000-07:002021-07-28T01:10:09.966-07:00NEED FOR OFFICIAL RECOGNITION TO RAJBANSHI LANGUAGE IN ASSAM<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <b style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Introduction:
</span></b><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Once a </span><i style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Lingua Franca, </i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">a common language used for communication among the kingdoms in northeastern
India during medieval period, now spoken over 15 million people living across
Indian states spread over a major regional portion of Assam, present day North
Bengal, north-eastern districts of Bihar and parts of neighbouring countries
viz. northern Bangladesh, north-eastern districts of Nepal and in parts of Bhutan.
As per the report ‘Linguistic Survey of India’, a linguistic survey carried out
by British administrator Sir George Abraham Grierson from 1903-1928, this
Indo-Aryan language was mentioned as Rajbanshi, a dialect of Bengali. However, it is now an established fact that Rajbanshis and Bengalis do not belong to same social group and hence, Rajbanshi
is not a dialect of Bengali language. Rajbanshi language in Assam existed before the evolution of Assamese language. It is a full fledged language and as such
this language deserves due recognition.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Evolution
of the Language: </span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Evolution
of this language had begun from the days of writing <i>Charyapada</i>, a
collection of mystical poems, songs of realization in the Vajrayana tradition of
Buddhism between 8<sup>th</sup> to 12<sup>th</sup> Century AD in this part of
the Indian subcontinent. The language used in <i>Charyapada</i> verses have
been considered as the ancestor of Assamese, Bengali, Odia and Maithili.
Rajbanshi language has most similarity and originality with the verses of <i>Charyapada</i>
including the script. The same is evident from the verses and the script
inscribed on the inner wall of <i>Shaktipeeth Maa Kamakshya</i> Temple in
Guwahati which was inscribed in the year 1565 AD when the temple was rebuilt by
Koch king Nara Narayan and his younger brother ‘Bishwabir’ Chilarai.</span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">In the <i>Charyapada</i>, incomplete verb
forms – suffixes …<i>i</i> and …<i>iya</i> are in vogue in Rajbanshi language
in original form. For example - Kaam <i><u>‘koriya’</u></i> or <i><u>‘kori’</u></i>
khaa (meaning Do work to live) is a commonly used simple sentence in Rajbanshi.
Similarly, Negatives (e.g. <i>na jai, na jani</i> etc.); Present participles
(e.g. suffix <i>-ante, -anta</i>); Future (e.g. suffix <i>-iva: haiba, kariba</i>
etc.); Nominative case ending (e.g. <i>-khaa, -nila, -ta</i>); Conjunctive
conditional (e.g. <i>-ite</i>) and such other grammatical forms are used in
Rajbanshi language. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Given below a verse written by
Bhasukupa, a Siddhacharya who was born in this part of the country in which
Rajbanshi words are found:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“<i><u>Apona</u></i> <i><u>Mangshe</u></i>
<i><u>Horina</u></i> <i><u>Boiri</u></i>” meaning the dear is enemy by its own
meat.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">In
the year 1555 AD, the Koch king Nara Narayan wrote a letter to then Ahom king
Chukampha (Swargadeo) in Kamrupi script in the following lines which have been considered
as the first available prose style of witting which preceded prose writing in
Bengali or Assamese:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">“Swasti sakal digddantikar Talas
phalanxsamiran Prachalita him karpur haritrasaka Kailash Kalapan durath -
Lekhong karjancha. Etha amar kusal. Tomar kusal nirantare banchakari. Akhan
tomar amar santosh sampadak patrapatri gatayat haile ubhayanukul pritir beej
ankurit haite rahe…”.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Script of Rajbanshi language can be
found in the inscription on the stone wall of the Maa Kamakshya Temple in Guwahati
which can be aptly called ancestor of Rajbanshi script. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Rajbanshi
Language spoken in other States/Countries: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Due to geo-political and locational differences, one and the same Rajbanshi language is known as different names such as - in some parts of
Assam, it is often called as Goalparia; in North Bengal – Rajbanshi, Kamtapuri
and Poliya; in Bihar -Rajbanshi and Surjapuri; in Nepal - Rajbanshi and
Surjapuri; and Bangladesh – Rajbanshi, Rangpuri. Internationally, this language
is largely known as Rajbanshi. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Publications
in Rajbanshi Language and Literary Awards: </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Number of authors and
linguists have been honoured with prestigious literary awards for their
original works in Rajbanshi. To name some of them are: ‘Kamataratna’ and Bir
Chilarai award winner Ambika Charan Choudhury (Rajbanshi Jatir Itihas aru
Sanskriti, Biswabir Chilarai Sahitya Protibha, Yubaraj Shukladhwajor Sahitya
Protibha, Shabdarthor Moulik Bishleshan); Sahitya Academy Award winner Dr.
Girija Shankar Ray (Maynamatir Gaan, Rajbanshi Abhidhan); Padmashree awardee Dr.
Dharma Narayan Barma (Kamtapuri Bhasha-Sahityer Ruprekha, Kamtabehari Bhashar
Bakoron etc.); Banga Siksharatna awardee Nagendra Nath Roy (Shree Shree Gita
Ayee). </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Some of the well-known such authors who have contributed
towards literary development of Rajbanshi language </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">are enumerated here: Kalindra Nath Barman
(Rajbanshi Abhidan edited by Ananda Gopal Ghosh, Arabinda Dakua and Girindra
Nath Barman); Dr. Dwijendra Nath Bhakat (Rajbanshi Bhaxa Xahityor Parichoy, Axomor
Koch Rajbangshi Janajati, Rajbanshi Bhasha Prashanga); Arabinda Dakua
(Rajbanshi Samajer Prabad Prabachan); Rabendra Barman (Anek Chatir Alo,
Rajbanshi Bhashar Parbad-Parbachan aar Satthar); Subhash Choudhury (Koch
Rajbanshi Sanskriti); Dr. Dipak Kumar Roy (Manishi Panchanan, Habilas,
Rajbanshi Samaj Aro Sanskritir Kaatha, Teestaburi); Sujan Barman (Abhidhan,
Kamrup-Kamta Sanskriti Aarho Rajbanshi); Paresh Chandra Roy(Batasir Basia
Katha); Premananda Roy (Gitanjali translated in Rajbanshi); Capt. Nalini Ranjan
Ray (Notun Diganta, Bhorer Tara) and host of other authors with their original
literary works.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Need
for Official Recognition in Assam and Subsequent inclusion in Eighth Schedule
of Constitution of India: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">Rajbanshi
language is a recognised language in Nepal. In West Bengal, the </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; mso-bidi-language: HI;">Assembly passed the
West Bengal Official Language (Second Amendment) Bill, 2018 on 28<sup>th</sup> February,
2018 recognising Rajbanshi as one of the official languages in the State. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;">This makes it imperative to grant
official recognition of Rajbanshi language in Assam as well. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">It is pertinent to mention that on 6<sup>th</sup>
August, 2018, Shri Partha Pratim Ray, then Hon’ble MP, Cooch Behar of All India
Trinamool Congress party raised the demand in Lok Sabha in the august house of
Indian Parliament for constitutional recognition of ‘Rajbanshi’ language in Lok
Sabha narrating fully justified reasoning. As such, a spoken language of a huge
population of over 15 million spread across contiguously located in four
countries, a rich language with available grammar, the Rajbanshi language should
be granted State recognition in Assam. Arrangements should also be taken up to grant
constitutional recognition to Rajbanshi language by the august houses of Parliament
of India and the language should be included in the eighth schedule of the
Constitution of India.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /></span></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;"><i style="text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">(This article written by me has been published by Koch Rajbanshi Sahitya Sabha, Kamrup (Metro), District Committee, Assam in their first quarterly trilingual e-magazine ‘Katap’, in
July 2021)</span></b></span></i></p>Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-68436949882175322662021-05-26T05:27:00.002-07:002021-06-01T05:57:05.113-07:00Rajbanshi People and the Need to Improve their Political Participation<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Political
participation, as we understand is that all those activities relating to state
governance which people carry out, voices they raise, opinions they express and
take part in decision making which affect their lives. When, it comes to
Rajbanshi group of people (all communities having different surnames but
speaking same language - Kamtapuri / Rajbanshi and having same social habits) of
North Bengal and adjacent areas of Lower Assam, Northern districts
Bihar and neighbouring countries of Nepal and Bangladesh, undoubtedly their political
participation does exist, but that can be said to be in subdued form.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Their
total population across these contiguously located countries and states is
almost two crores (20 million) and, in North Bengal of West Bengal state alone
(where they are categorized as scheduled caste (SC) are no less than seventy
lakhs (7 million). To save these people from further becoming politically
alienated from the mainstream political system, immediate political measures are
needed to bring them in the level playing field of political system of the State(s).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Let us
now, discuss about the subject mainly concerning North Bengal region in the
State of West Bengal; however, the discussion does have bearing on Indian
States of Assam, Bihar and neighboring countries of Nepal and Bangladesh where
Rajbanshi group of people are the sons of soil and ordinarily reside from time
immemorial.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Hindrances for
Political Participation by Rajbanshi Group of People</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Over the
years, this community people have got divided into inhabitants of different
districts, states and countries and are in disarray due to geo-political
reasons. They were the majority population in northern parts of undivided
Bengal and undivided Goalpara district (Lower Assam) in Assam till 1947 when
India gained independence. At present, Rajbanshi people form the majority rural
population in North Bengal. Similarly, in Lower Assam, they (Koch-Rajbongshi as
they are now known) form rural majority in few districts. In both these
regions, main reason behind their decreasing ratio of population is continuous
migration of people from erstwhile East Bengal or East Pakistan which later
became Bangladesh in 1971. As such, North Bengal and lower Assam too, became a
favourable destination for the refugees to migrate. Rajbanshi people, the indigenous
docile and simple people who have been the landowners, welcomed the refugees
with open mind. They were unmindful of their future displacement. While
compulsion for survival and progress compelled the refugees to struggle for
having their political voice and take part in active politics, Rajbanshi people
remained aloof from politics and lagged behind in all aspects – social,
cultural, linguistic, economic and political.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ii)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Due to availability
of business opportunities, favourable geo-political situation and easy availability
of land of Rajbanshi people, this part of the region kept attracting people from
Bihar, Northeastern States including Sikkim to migrate and settle in North
Bengal. In urban areas, the Rajbanshi people who were once the owners of the
lands, most of them got displaced over the years especially from towns and
business places. This trend will be disastrous for the community to survive as
well as harmful for unity in West Bengal. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">iii)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Lack of
cohesiveness amongst the different Rajbanshi Group of people such as Rajbanshi
Kshatriya, Paliya in North Bengal (SC); Rajbanshi, Sujapuri in Bihar; Koch
Rajbongshi in Assam (demanding ST status); Rangpuri, Rajbanshi in northern
Bangladesh and, as Rajbanshi in Nepal is the hindrance for them to have <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>political participation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">iv)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">To add to
their woes, their mother tongue which was once the <i>lingua franca</i> or the
common language for correspondence and communication among number of oriental
kingdoms of the northeastern part of Indian subcontinent, has not found its
place in the eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution. However, in West
Bengal, it has been granted State recognition recently (in the year 2018) by
passing a Bill in the State Assembly but in two different names – Rajbanshi and
Kamtapuri. In Nepal, it is given due recognition as Rajbanshi language. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Identity
crisis due to paradoxical social status (SC, ST, OBC) which is seen as low
status by the Brahmanical society, protesting politics, urban centric politics,
are mainly responsible for the Rajbanshi people to face discrimination from the
mainstream communities. Although, they form the majority rural population,
Rajbanshi people have been made victims of 'Vote Bank' politics and as such they are
unable to decide their political fate at their own.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">vi)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">These people
are mostly caste Hindu and followers of <i>‘Sanatan Dharma’</i>. Converted
Rajbanshi to Muslim religion are known as ‘<i>Deshi or Rajbanshi Musalman’</i>
or ‘Nashya Sheikh’. In same language group, there are other indigenous people -
Nath, Jogi, Mali, Teli, converted Christians and Buddhists. But, unity amongst
themselves is almost absent as far as politics is concerned. Cultural bonding
which has long-lasting effect for progress of society is lacking in them. State
patronage of their culture remains inadequate. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">vii)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Characteristically, Rajbanshi people are religious minded which is good for them but some of their
society, especially the rural folks often mix up spirituality, religion and
superstition as one and same thing. Modern scientific thoughts and realistic
views still keep them at bay. As such, they are being fooled by others
including some of their own leaders for both personal and political gains. Some
Rajbanshi people do believe that <i>‘Kaliyug’</i> is going to end soon and <i>‘Satyayug’</i>
is in offing and, then their king will again take over the state to rule them.
Such unrealistic and superstitious believe in modern times is actually harming
them and pulling them backwards while other advanced communities of the society
are progressing ahead.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"><o:p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">How to promote
political participation of Rajbanshis</span></u></b><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Urgency of political participation by the Rajbanshi group
of people in an effective, cohesive manner is a social requirement for their
existence and progress in the society. In this matter, state power has a role
to encourage them to develop political participation by this group of people.
Being peace loving, docile and simple in nature, do not ensure their social
upliftment in a democracy. Showing reluctance in politics is actually pushing
them backwards. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Following
measures are suggested for improve and promote political participation of Rajbanshi people: <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Rajbanshi
group of people need to shed their shyness from political system of the
country. They may take pride in their historical past (which of course, many
are unaware as their history is not generally found in academic curriculum of
schools and colleges) but they should not live on the past, instead they should
realise the urgency of democratic ethos of the present. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ii)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Although, numerous
developmental schemes for the Rajbanshi people in North Bengal formulated by
the State government have actually helped these people to overcome the identity
crisis. Today, they do give out their identity as Rajbanshi without hesitation
but more measures are needed to promote political participation in them. Therefore,
it is imperative for those, political leaders and the people at the helms of
political power at both State and the Centre to encourage and involve Rajbanshi
people in political activities. So that they too have a political voice and
role in the political system.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">iii)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">The literates,
academicians, professionals and intellectual group of the Rajbanshi should discuss
socio-economic, cultural and political matters among themselves and with the rural
populace and encourage them to express their views, political opinion and take
part in decision making relating to state governance and their lives. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">iv)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Opportunities need
to be given to them to have free participation in the political system without
fear and favoritism. These people should be involved in state political
activities. These people need to be given a say in the State governance after
having elected through adult franchise. Eligible Rajbanshi leaders need to be
given party posts at all levels. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">v)<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;">Suitable
Rajbanshi candidates need to be given party tickets to contest elections in all
those segments where majority population is Rajbanshi. Delimitation of areas
need to be carried out afresh wherever Rajbanshi population forms majority.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Rajbanshi
people form the majority rural population in North Bengal. Also, they form the
single largest population in numerous parliamentary / assembly constituencies/
Panchayats in North Bengal and neighbouring States, too. As such, they need to have
wholehearted political participation and, then only they will be able raise political
voice and a say in state governance. We may say, if all these measures are
taken in right earnest, then only, famous American President Abraham Lincoln’s
famous saying “Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall
not perish from the Earth’ will come true. To add, I may say that if the
essence of democracy is ‘power to the people’, political participation by the
citizens is a necessity for progress of any group of people. This is the
urgency and need of the hour for the sanctity, progress and glory of democratic form of governments. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-25342108518950073142020-08-26T23:11:00.003-07:002021-06-01T06:00:11.014-07:00SIGNIFICANCE OF 28 AUGUST, 1949 ২৮ শে আগস্ট, ১৯৪৯ তারিখের বিশেষতা <p><b style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 16pt;">Significance of 28<sup>th</sup> August, 1949</span></b></p><p><span style="color: red;"><span style="text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;">[Excerpts
from ‘Koch Rajbanshi Kamtapuri – The Truth Unveiled’ written by Self (Capt. Nalini
Ranjan Ray)]</span><span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;">During the Freedom struggle,
Rajbanshis of North Bengal or Koch Rajbanshis Assam took part in all activities
under the banner of Indian National Congress. Even the Koch-Rajbanshis of the
princely State of Cooch Behar unconditionally <i>(and)</i> actively supported
the Congress party in pursuance of freedom. Numerous Koch or Rajbanshi people
courted arrest during different stages of the freedom struggle. Most of these
people had a blind faith on the Congress Party that spearheaded the freedom
struggle. Indian Independence Act, at last was passed in British Parliament on
18<sup>th</sup> July 1947 and India became a free nation on 15<sup>th</sup>
August 1947. The kingdom of Cooch Behar, which was reduced to a much smaller in
size, by a document <i>(Agreement)</i> signed by Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan
<i>(with the Dominion of India)</i>, ceded it to the Dominion of India on 28<sup>th</sup>
August 1949. Once a formidable kingdom that ever existed in the North East
India had to come down to its lowest ebb, like one of the 565 princely states
joining free India, administration of Cooch Behar finally got transferred to
Govt. of India on 12<sup>th</sup> September 1949 under a Chief Commissioner.
Subjects of the erstwhile Koch king were given all possible of assurances on
their overall development and fulfilling their social-economic-political
aspirations. Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, then Chief Minister of West Bengal and an
influential national <i>(leader of)</i> ruling party Indian National Congress
successfully tried his best to merge Cooch Behar into the fold of his state.
Under section 290A of Government of India Act, 1935, Cooch Behar was merged
with the state of West Bengal as a district within on the 1<sup>st</sup>
January 1950. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><o:p><span style="color: red;"> </span></o:p></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;">(কামতাপুরী-রাজবংশী অনুবাদ)</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><b><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;">২৮ শে আগস্ট, ১৯৪৯-র বিশেষতা</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; mso-bidi-language: BN;">(‘কোচ রাজবংশী
কামতাপুরী – দ্য ট্রুথ আনভেইল্ড’ নামক ক্যাপ্টেন নলিনী রঞ্জন রায় দ্বারা লেখা ইংরেজী
বইয়ের থাকিয়া তুলা)</span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; mso-bidi-language: BN;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;">স্বাধীনতা সংগ্রামের সময় উত্তরবঙ্গের আরহ আসামের রাজবংশী মানসী গিলা ভারতীয়
জাতীয় কংগ্রেসের ব্যানারের নীচে স্বাধীনতা আন্দোলনে ভাগ লিছিল। রাজন্য কোচবিহার
রাইজ্যের নাগরিক গিলাও বিনাশর্তে আর উদ্যম সহকারে স্বাধীনতা সংগ্রামে ভাগ ল্যায়।
বেশ কিছু কোচ বা রাজবংশী মানসী কারাবাস গ্রহণ করেন। বেশির ভাগ মানসী কংগ্রেস পার্টি
যেইটা স্বাধীনতা সংগ্রামের মুখ্য ভূমিকায় ছিল, তার প্রতি সম্পূর্ণ আস্থা রাখে।
অবশেষে, ‘ইন্ডিয়া ইন্ডিপেনডেন্স অ্যাক্ট’ ১৯৪৭ ব্রিটিশ পার্লামেন্টত পাস হয় ১৮ ই
জুলাই, ১৯৪৭ তারিখে আর ভারত স্বাধীন হয় ১৫ ই আগস্ট, ১৯৪৭। রাজন্য রাইজ্য কোচ
বিহার, যেইটা একটা আয়তনে ছোট হয়া গেইছিল, তাকে এক চুক্তি অনুযায়ী মহারাজা
জগদদীপেন্দ্র নারায়ণ ২৮ শে আগস্ট, ১৯৪৯-এ ভারতের সঙ্গে ভুক্ত করিয়া দ্যান। এক
কালের উত্তরপূর্ব ভারতের এক বিশাল রাইজ্য ছট হয়া অন্যান্য ৫৬৫ রাজন্য রাইজ্যের মত
নিজের অস্তিত্ব হারায়া স্বাধীন ভারতের অঙ্গ রাইজ্যত পরিণত হয়। রাইজ্যের শাসন
ব্যাবস্থা ১২ই সেপ্টেম্বর, ১৯৪৯ তারিখে ভারতের কেন্দ্রীয় সরকারের চিফ কমিশনারের
হাথত হস্তান্তরিত হয়। কোচ রাজার প্রজা গিলাক আশ্বাসন দ্যাওয়া হয় যে অমার প্রগতির
জইন্য সামাজিক, অর্থনৈতিক, রাজনৈতিক আশা-আকাঙ্ক্ষা পূর্ণ করা হবে। তত্কালীন পশ্চিম
বঙ্গের মুখ্যমন্ত্রী তথা কংগ্রেস পার্টির নামী জাতীয় নেতা ডা. বিধান চন্দ্র রায়, সফলতার
সঙ্গে প্রচেষ্টা করেন কোচ বিহারক নিজের রাইজ্যের সঙ্গে যুক্ত করার জইন্য। </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;">‘</span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;">গভরমেন্ট অফ ইন্ডিয়া অ্যাক্ট,
১৯৩৫</span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;">’</span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;"> -এর অন্তর্গত
২৯০-এ ধারা অনুযায়ী কোচ</span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;"> </span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;">বিহার এক জেলা হিসাবে ১ লা জানুয়ারী, ১৯৫০ তারিখে পচিম বঙ্গের
সঙ্গে যুক্ত করিয়া</span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;"> </span></span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla",serif; font-size: 15pt; mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN;"><span style="color: red;">দ্যাওয়া হয়।<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-21181463691086837312020-07-27T00:16:00.008-07:002023-03-09T06:26:49.712-08:00SOCIAL, POLITICAL ISSUES AND ASPIRATIONS OF RAJBANSHI SOCIETY IN NORTH BENGAL<p style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify;"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Introduction</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">In an epochal sense, Rajbanshis played a big role
in Indian society during mythological period for which testimonies galore in
Indian old scriptures; ancient history which was glorious having no doubt about
it; medieval period that made entire northeastern oriental states were made to
unify with mainland India by ancestors of Koch Rajbanshis; and then,
significant contributions by number of oriental/ princely states and fiefdoms
the known modern history. Then, of course, their downfall started towards the end
of the reign of Koch kings at Cooch Behar which culminated with the merger of
the princely state with the dominion of free India in 1949 and downfall has
been continuing even today.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">History of a large Indian human stream, the
Rajbanshi group of communities is hardly taught in schools, colleges – why
that’s the million-dollar question in Indian polity today. However, as I
perceive, while Indian democracy is maturing today in India and political
gimmicks are at their peak, these group of Indian people are awakening and wish
no more to remain a camouflaged vote bank in the country, especially in Assam
and North Bengal. As it is well said that history repeats itself, these people
are going to play a vital role to bring about an epochal change in North Bengal
in near future; I have no doubt about it.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Historical
Background of Rajbanshis</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">(For the benefit of the readers who missed my
earlier write ups on the subject, briefly I would like to narrate certain
historical aspects in this paragraph)</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Rajbanshis of North Bengal today inherit their
origin in ancient kingdoms of Pragjyotishpur-Kamrup, mediaeval kingdoms of
Kamtapur and modern Koch Bihar (Cooch Behar) kingdoms of Eastern/Northeastern
India. By physiognomy, they belong to mixed breed of three human streams –
Mongoloid, Dravidian and Aryan where Mongoloid features are more prominent. The
British Administrators during their colonial rule in India, and some historians
have opined on this aspect differently, but it should have no controversy that
Rajbanshis have mixed blood but most of them have genetic connections
prominently with the mongoloid stock. It would not be out of context from the
point of the scholars and researchers on history that North Bengal was the
confluence of acculturation of all three human streams from time immemorial.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">In great epics – Ramayana and Mahabharata, Vedas,
Puranas and ancient literature, ancestors of Rajbanshis were mentioned. Lord of
Krishna, the supreme Godly power of the Hindu Sanatana Dharma was believed to
have descended in the kingdom of Narakasur <i>(Asur was the fashionable
appellation name adopted by powerful kings of Pragjyotishpur)</i> to kill
him for his misdeeds and torture to womenfolk. After killing him, his son
Bhagdatta who sided with Duryodhana during great war of Mahabharata.
Ghatotkoch, the son of Hidimba, the princess of a ‘Danaba’ king in the riverine
and jungle kingdom in this part of the country, whom the physically most
powerful Pandava ‘Bhim’ married during their fourteen years concealed sojourn.
Ghatotkoch, with his huge physically built warrior and mystical supernatural
power created havoc in the war zone of Kurukshetra and about to annihilate
the entire Kaurava army. He had to be killed by no other than the most envious
and powerful warrior king Karna by using the best weapon that he especially
kept reserved to kill his rival Arjuna. The supreme sacrifice made by
Ghatotkoch made the epochal change in the war and ended ultimately in favour of
the Pandava. Koch people or its ancient nomenclature ‘Kuvach’ meaning speaking
slang language, were the main ancestors of todays’ Rajbanshi people. Even
today, a sizable number of Koches who are also known as Cooch, a
recognized Tribal people are residing in Garo Hills and Goalpara district of
Assam. Those who had come into contact with the Koch and Kamta kings and seen
the light of civilization, did happily embraced Hinduism and took the
appellations of Rajbanshi identity. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">These people had a distinct geographical
identity, culture, language and an empire. It was a big and powerful empire
that unified the whole of North East with India. It would be pertinent to
mention here that during the great decade long military campaign in sixteenth
century (1562 to 1571 AD), great Koch king Nar Narayan aided by his valiant
younger brother, Dewan and the Chief Military Commander Shukladhwaja (famed as
Chilarai) with their mighty army comprising unified entire oriental
kingdoms i.e. Ahom kingdom, Manipur, Tripura and Jaintia with Bharatvarsha
(mainland India). The kingdom never came under complete subjugation of any
foreign power including mighty Mughals and the British. Such an
empire with glorious past culminated into a small kingdom named Cooch Behar and
finally made to merge as a mere district with West Bengal on 01 January, 1950.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Demographical Position</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Rajbanshis
are aborigines (sons of soil) and have been historically majority population of
a vast region in eastern/northeastern part of India i.e. North Bengal; Purnia,
Kishanganj districts of Bihar; Lower Assam districts; parts of Garo Hills of
Meghalaya, and neighbouring countries of Nepal (Morang, Jhapa and Sunsari
districts), northern Bangladesh and some parts of Bhutan. Actual
population of Rajbanshis residing in North Bengal is estimated to be 70,00,000
(Seventy Lakh). Total Rajbanshi population together with neighbouring countries
is estimated to be 2,00,00,000 (Two Crore).</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Why are they
losing grounds after gaining Independence from the British Raj</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Since the
days of partition in 1947, there have been influx of refugees from erstwhile
East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and a huge population from across the borders
have settled in North Bengal during past seven decades. Illegal intrusion into
this region from across the border is still on. Rajbanshis are well known for
their hospitality and open-mindedness as they always welcomed the Bengali
refugees migrating from erstwhile East Pakistan (East Bengal) that later gained independence from Pakistan to become Bangladesh in 1971, and other people from different Indian States viz. Rajasthani
business class, Nepalese, Punjabis, Biharis and other Indian citizens. Lands
were acquired by them at low cost for their settlements. So called Rajbanshi landlords, most of whom were actually farmers having landholdings in the villages suffered most by losing their fertile lands due to strict implementation of land reform rules in West Bengal. Today,
many well-to-do Rajbanshis who gave lands to outsiders have become landless and
became laborers going to other States such as Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Tamil
Nadu, Kerala for work.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">As such,
majority tag on Rajbanshis is diminishing day by day. Still, these people are
the majority in rural population in North Bengal. For all these years,
Rajbanshi people, true to their simple, friendly nature, welcomed all the
refugees coming from across the border as well as settlers from other States.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Reasons for
the downfall are quite a few some of major ones are as follows:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Poverty and Illiteracy</span></u></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> have been
the two major factors that made poor Rajbanshis to sell their lands to
immigrant people, getting economically poor and losing political rights and
inviting social degradation.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Lack of Education</span></u></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">: Due to social
degradation and economic deprivation, most of well-to-do or the educated
Rajbanshi people shy away from disclosing their Rajbanshi identity. Dropouts
from schools due to poverty are at the peak among rural Rajbanshis. There is
hardly any businessman or an industrialist among them. One can easily find a
less educated Rajbanshi left their homeland and working elsewhere in India as
labourers, especially in distant states of Punjab, Delhi, UP and Haryana.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Under Development</span></u></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">: No doubt, development is taking place in all areas where
ethnic groups of Rajbanshi people are ordinarily residing from time immemorial
including fast developing North Bengal; and, there is no denying on it but it
is lopsided. Lots of construction works are taking place and urban areas are
growing in leaps and bounds. Airports, roads, schools, colleges, universities
and various governmental as well as nongovernmental institutions are being
established in these areas. But all these developments are taking place at
enormous cost to these hapless and poor people. All the development works are
beneficial to the mainstream people of the state and certainly not for the
Rajbanshi people who form the majority in rural North Bengal.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Condemnable, Brutal and Heinous Criminal Acts against Rajbanshi People
of recent Past</span></u></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">:</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">1. On 14<sup>th</sup> May,
2018 while on Panchayat election (repoll) duty at Sonapur Basic School under
Itahar Block near Raiganj, Rajkumar Roy, S/o – Sh. Priyapada Roy & Smt.
Annada Roy (resident of village Kantibhita, Phansidewa Block), Sudarshanpur,
Near Sarada Shishutirtha, PO- Sudarshanpur, PS-Raiganj, Dt. U. Dinajpur got
missing in the evening. His mutilated dead body was found next day evening near
railway tracks. His family members suspected that he was kidnapped and killed
by some goons.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">2. On 7<sup>th</sup> September,
2019, Ms Jaba Roy, D/o – Sh. Balaram Roy, Vill:Singferika, No.1 Sukdebpur GP,
Gangarampur Block, D/Dinajpur was raped and murdered allegedly by a suspected
Muslim married man.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">3. 0n 5<sup>th</sup> January,
2020, A minor girl Pramila Barman, 17 years, of Class Xth standard, a Rajbanshi
Hindu from Kumarganj, Gangarampur, D/Dinajpur, was gangraped, culprits slit her
throat and nerves and then burnt her body with petrol. Her charred body was
found in an open field under a culvert near a place between Safanagar and
Ashokegram under Kumargram P.S. in Dakshin Dinajpur. Allegedly her boyfriend
Mahabur Rahaman and his friends Pankaj and Gautam kidnapped her, raped, killed
and burnt her dead body.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">4. On 5<sup>th</sup> May,
2020 Ms Dipali Kumari Singh, Age -15 years, D/o Mrs Renuka Debi (M-7634057274)
& Late Nagendra Singh, Vill: Makhanpokhar, Mirzapur GP, PS: Pothia, Dt:
Kishanganj, Bihar <i>(Near Karandighi of Uttar Dinajpur)</i> at about
3:00 p.m. went to look for her mother Mrs Renuka Debi who went for
daily wage work. Suspects were two boys who were seen fleeting from the
agricultural field where dead body of Dipali was traced - Azad, 19 years, S/o
Mukhtar; and One son (name not known) aged approx. 20 years of Md Abdulla of
same Makhanpokhar village. Pothia PS registered the case (Case No.86/20 dated
06/05/2020 u/s 302/376 DA/34 I.P.C. and 4/6 Protection of Children from Sexual
Offences Act, 2012).</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">5. On Midnight 12-13<sup>th</sup> Debendra
Nath Roy 64 years, MLA, Hemtabad, U/Dinajpur was called by someone from his
home at Balia Village, Bindol. Next morning, his dead body was found hanging in
front of Shop about a kilometre away. Certain facts such as his one hand being
tied by rope while he was hung, his feet were clean while went walking a
kilometre on a muddy village path and his shoes left behind near his house,
absence of body reactions if he had hung himself etc. made his family members
to believe that it was not a suicide but murder; and they demanded a CBI probe.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">6. On 13<sup>th</sup> July,
2020, house of Ms Swapna Barman of Kaliaganj village Belakoba was raided by the
Range Officer Shri Sanjay Dutta along with his deputy Ms Pancholi Roy and team
of armed Forest Guards for allegedly buying and keeping wooden logs of some
forest which came floating in the nearby swollen Teesta river during rainy season
and collected by some villagers. Swapna Barman is the Gold medal winner in the
event of Heptathlon in Asian Games, 2017. She was awarded Arjuna Award in 2018.
She is known as not only the pride of India but an asset of Asian sports
lovers. As the incident stirred the hornets’ nest in the Rajbanshi society, the
Hon’ble Chief Minister had to intervene to console Swapna who felt humiliated
and take action against the officer concerned by transferring him elsewhere.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">7.</span></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> On
intervening night of 18-19 July, 2020 Ms Mampi Singha, aged 16 years, who had
cleared Madhyamik examination this year, resident of village Chaturagachh,
PS-Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur, was kidnapped from her home by some miscreants, gang
raped, killed and thrown under a banian tree. Subsequently, next day morning,
dead body of one of the suspects Firoz Ali of same village was found floating
in a village pond. On complaint lodged by deceased Firoz’s family, Asnath
Singha, father of the deceased girl along with brothers Madhu Singha and Krishna
Singha were arrested.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.25in; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Above mentioned criminal acts against Rajbanshi
people of North Bengal and its close proximity in Bihar have disturbed their
mindset. They feel humiliated, neglected and demand stern action against the
culprits.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Major Demands of Kamatapuri-Rajbanshi People</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Recognition of Kamata-Rajbanshi Language</span></u></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">: In 2017, the Government of West Bengal had decided, in principle, to
recognize Kamtapuri(Rajbanshi) as a State Official Language of West Bengal vide
their Notification No.170-Home(Cons)/CE/N/R1M-20/2017 dated Howrah, the 6<sup>th</sup> March,
2017 and constituted an expert 7-Member Committee to examine all aspects
relating to it under the chairmanship of Mr. Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri
constituted by the State Govt. to study the issue. The Committee submitted its
report to the State Govt.on 31<sup>st</sup> Dec. 2017. The West Bengal
Assembly passed the West Bengal Official Language (Second Amendment) Bill, 2018
on 28<sup>th</sup> February, 2018 recognising the three languages -
Kamtapuri, Rajbanshi and Kurmali which have now joined Bengali, Nepali, Urdu,
Hindi, Santhali, Oriya and Punjabi (Gurmukhi) as official languages of the
State. The passing of the Bill in the State Assembly, was undoubtedly a
landmark decision to recognise the mother tongue of Rajbanshi group of people
which is spoken by about two crore people spread over West Bengal, Assam,
Northern Bihar, Western Meghalaya in India; and, neighbouring countries of
Bangladesh (Northern Region), Nepal (Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari districts) and parts of Bhutan. For long years, there has been a movement for
recognition of Kamtapuri language. Kamtapuri, is one of the 38 regional
languages under consideration by a high-level committee appointed by the
Central Government. Earlier, the demand was raised in the Parliament by the
Hon’ble Member of Parliament of Darjeeling, Sardar Surinder Singh Ahluwalia in
August 2014. In 2018, the Hon’ble MP of Cooch Behar Shri Partha Pratim Roy
raised the proposal of recognizing Rajbanshi language and include in the 8<sup>th</sup> Schedule
of the Constitution of India. It is noteworthy that both Kamtapuri
and Rajbanshi are the one and same language of one ethnic group of people. Why same language
has been recognized in two different names by the West Bengal Government is seen as a blunder that has divided the Rajbanshi society in two groups. Rajbanshi language is also known as Deshi, Goalparia, Paliya, Surjapuri, Rangpuri at different places and states. Whatever be the name, the language is an old language, having most similarity with the earliest tenth century evidential prove <i>'Charya Pada'</i> and sixteenth written letter of Koch king Naranarayan to Ahom king Chukampha. Now, the language is spoken by two crore people across Indian states and neoghbouring countires. Thus, the language should be given constitutional recognition and include in the 8<sup>th</sup> Schedule
of the Constitution of India.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Raising of Narayani Regiment in Indian Army as per Merger Agreement with
Erstwhile Cooch Behar State</span></u></b><b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">: As</span></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> per the policy of Dominion of India on accession of princely
states, the Instrument of Accession and the Standstill Agreement prepared on
the behest of V.P. Menon, then Secretary to the Government of India were
dispatched from the States Department, New Delhi vide their letter dated 1<sup>st</sup> August,
1947 to Cooch Behar by Registered Post on 5<sup>th</sup> August, 1947 to
then Maharaja of Cooch Behar State Lt.Col. H.H. Maharaja Sir Jagaddipendra
Narayan Bhup Bahadur, K.C.I.E. The Instrument of Accession was
signed by the Maharaja on 9<sup>th</sup> August, 1947, duly accepted and
signed by then Governor General of India, Mountbatten of Burma on 16<sup>th</sup> August,
1947. The Standstill Agreement between the State of Cooch Behar and the
Dominion of India was signed by Himmat Singh K. Maheshwari, then Chief Minister
of Cooch Behar State on 14<sup>th</sup> August, 1947 and V.P. Menon. These
living documents exhibit the urgency and eagerness for accession on the part of
both the States Department of the Dominion of India and the Cooch Behar State</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Finally, the formal merger of Cooch Behar with
Independent India took place under an Agreement made between the Governor
General of India and His Highness the Maharaja of Cooch Behar (Jagaddipendra
Narayan) duly signed by the Maharaja and V. P. Menon then Advisor to the Govt.
of India, Ministry of States on 28<sup>th</sup> August, 1949. Accordingly,
Cooch Behar State was ceded to the Dominion Government with effect from 12<sup>th</sup> September,
1949. Cooch Behar was placed in ‘C’ category of States in the
Constitution of India.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> As per the Article VIII(1) of the Agreement – “<i>The
Government of India hereby guarantees either the continuance in service of the
permanent members of the Public Services of Cooch Behar on conditions which
will not be less advantageous than those on which they were serving before the
date on which the administration of Cooch Behar is made to the Government of
India or the payment of reasonable compensation.” </i>In connection
with the certain points including status of the Armed Forces of Cooch Behar
raised by the Maharaja relating to the just concluded Merger Agreement, having
considered by the Govt. of India, V.P. Menon in his D.O. letter
No.F.15(19)-P/49 dated the having considered by the Govt. of India, V.P. Menon
in his D.O. letter No.F.15(19)-P/49 dated the 30<sup>th</sup> August, 1949
to the Maharaja, clarified queries on 14 points. The 14<sup>th</sup> point
clarified as – <b>(14) <i>Government will endeavour to associate the
name “Narayan” with the Cooch Behar State Forces even after their absorption in
the Indian Army.</i></b><i> </i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Historical background of Koch Army of Cooch Behar
Empire comprising of mainly Koch-Rajbanshi people has been a glorious one. As
per <i>‘Akbarnama’,</i> during the reign of great Koch king Nara Narayan(1553-1587
A.D.) aided by his warrior brother and a great military commander, Chilarai,
Koch army consisted of 4000 horses, 2,00,000 infantry soldiers, 700 elephants
and 1000 war boats. As per Sir E.A. Gaits, the British administrator and a
great historian, there were around 52,25,000 able Koch-Rajbanshi youth
volunteers to serve the Koch army. Because of the heroic deeds of the soldiers
under able command of Chilarai, the Koch kingdom could defeat all north-eastern
oriental kingdoms and unified whole of the Northeast. Undoubtedly, credit of
uniting North-eastern India must go to the Koch army, who were
famously known as <i>‘Narayani Sena’.</i></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> From the days of merger in 1949, the fate of
'Narayani Company' in the Rajshahi Regiment of Cooch Behar State remained in
obscurity due to indifference on the part of the Government of India. The
assurances given by the Government during merger are yet to be fulfilled and
raising of a Rajbanshi Regiment is one of them. Today, although a young
Rajbanshi is free to join any Regiment in Indian Army but it does not give him
the honour of being a Rajbanshi of a marshal class. To honour the sacrifices
made by the Koch-Rajbanshi people for centuries in fighting adversaries and
uniting entire North-eastern India with mainland India during sixteenth
century, raising such a Infantry Regiment named ‘Narayani Regiment’ in the
Infantry Army is more apt. Raising such a regiment in Indian Army is not going
to negate any national policy of India as Infantry Regiments of Indian Army such
as Punjab Regiment, Maratha Light Infantry, Jat Regiment, Mahar Regiment,
Madras Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry, Gorkha Regiments etc. of
Indian Army are doing exceptionally well for ages.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Under the safe hands of Koch-Rajbanshi soldiers of
Cooch Behar Empire remained safe from foreign aggression for centuries. Even
most powerful Mughal forces were forced to become ally with Cooch Behar
kingdom. The British power acknowledged sovereignty of Cooch Behar as a
princely State. It is the fit case to honour the Rajbanshis by raising
‘Narayani Regiment’ as assured by then 1<sup>st</sup> Deputy Prime
Minister and Home Minister of India, Vallabhbhai Patel during merger of Cooch
Behar State with India in 1949. Such an arrangement will certainly fulfill an
important aspiration of the erstwhile subjects of Cooch Behar State as well as
entire Rajbanshi community. Strategically, such a regiment in the Infantry of
Indian Army will bolster the moral of Indian Armed Forces as the entire North
Bengal falls in the area of so called ‘Chicken’s Neck’ which is narrow strip of
average less than hundred kilometers of three different countries i.e. China in
the North, Bangladesh in the south/east and Nepal in the west. Rajbanshis are
the majority sentinels of this Chicken’s Neck and going to remain the same
forever. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Restoration of Presidentship / Management of Cooch Behar Religious Trust
Board (Devuttor Trust) with the Cooch Behar Royal Family</span></u></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">: It has become a contentious issue relating to appointment of President
of the Cooch Behar Religious Trust (Debutter or DebottorTrust Board) and
management of Temple properties of erstwhile princely state of Cooch
Behar. As per Merger Agreement, arrangements of transfer of powers /
terms and conditions of the agreement were further clarified by the Ministry of
States, New Delhi letter dated 30<sup>th</sup> August, 1949 sent by then
Advisor to the Ministry of States, New Delhi Mr. Vapal Pangunni Menon, on
behalf of Union Govt. and Lt. Col. his Highness Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan
Bhup Bahadur, last King of Cooch Behar State. Central Government, VP Menon
addressed to the Maharaja of Cooch Behar. Serial No.(8) of the said letter
(Reference File D.O. No.F.15(19)-P/49 dated 30<sup>th</sup> August, 1949
mentioned on management of temples and ‘Debuttor’ properties as under: <i>“The
management of the temples and Debutter properties in the State may be entrusted
to a Trust which shall consist of Your Highness as President, 3 nominees of Your
Highness and 2 nominees of Government. This Trust will be in charge of all
temples in the State and will also administer the properties of the temples
both inside and outside the State. In the event of the abolition of the
zamindaris which are Debutter property Government will ensure that the Trust
has adequate resources to fulfil its object.” </i>The above clause implied
that the Maharaja was undisputed President of the Cooch Behar
Religious(Debuttor) Trust and in the event of abolition of zamindari, Central
Government would make necessary arrangements and not the State Government of
West Bengal.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Presently, in absence of direct progeny of the king,
the District Magistrate of Cooch Behar heads the Trust as President. The Trust
has been taken over by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of West
Bengal. If the sentiment of the people and customs of the Rajbanshis
have been regarded, then the presidentship of the Trust Board should be
restored to the someone eligible in the ex-royal house of the erstwhile Cooch Behar
kingdom.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Demand of separate Statehood /Union Territory / Self Rule for Rajbanshi Group of People</span></u></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">: This demand remains in the hearts of all erstwhile subjects of Cooch
Behar State and the Rajbanshis in general. Some kind of ‘Self Rule’ arrangement
is the need of the hour. Keeping in view of the present-day political scenario,
certain political analysts are believed to be contemplating to such an idea to
win over the hearts of the Rajbanshis.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Political Rights / Participation of Rajbanshis</span></u></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">: Since, the Rajbanshis of North Bengal form the majority rural
population and they are politically much aware now, most of the Kamtapuri / Rajbanshi organisations demand their representation in State Assembly so that
they can raise their concerns and submit their demands in the appropriate
forums democratically. Such a huge population who are majority in rural North
Bengal should have a say in the governance in the State of West Bengal and
Central Government of India. Central point of Democratic ideals ‘Power to the
People’ and equal representation in the corridors of power should be respected.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;">Conclusion</span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background: white; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="color: red;"> As I perceive, beginning from seventies, democratic
struggles, protests, ‘dharna’s / rallies by numerous Rajbanshi / Kamtapuri
organisations / political parties might not have given them their dues or met
their demands but certainly made their majority populace awakened. More so,
using these people as ‘Vote Bank’ by political parties has made them jittery
today towards all stakeholders of their social and political fate. They do not
want to be used as mere Vote Bank but a change, a change for better. If that
change becomes a reality, then their future will be brightened, real
development for them will take place and that going to a big win for Indian
democracy and Indian nationalism as Rajbanshis are the nationalists in true
sense.</span></span></p><p></p>Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-47541284134870914432020-01-23T08:49:00.001-08:002020-01-23T08:49:33.278-08:00THE CITIZENSHIP (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2019 (CAA) – THE IMPLICATIONS IN RIGHT PERSPECTIVE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019
(No.47 of 2019) that received the assent of the President of India on the 12<sup>th</sup>
December, 2019, came into force on the 10<sup>th</sup> January, 2020 vide Govt.
of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification S.O. No.172(E), dated the 10<sup>th</sup>
January, 2020. This is an Act further to amend the Citizenship Act, 1955 which elaborates
in details on Short Title, Interpretation of the legal Terms, Methods for
Acquisition of Citizenship, Termination of Citizenship, Deprivation of
Citizenship, Supplemental Clauses including Power to make rules and
Qualifications for Naturalisation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">2. <b><u>Major Amendments Made:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">(a) In the <b>‘Interpretation’, </b>while
describing about “illegal migrant” a proviso has been added - meaning a
foreigner who has entered into India with a valid passport or other travel
document or authority as may be prescribed by or under any law in that behalf
but remains therein beyond the permitted period of time <i>“Provided that any
person belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi or Christian community
from Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan, who entered into India on or before
the 31<sup>st</sup> day of December, 2014 and who has been exempted by the
Central Government by or under clause (c) of sub-section (2) of section 3 of
the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 or from the application of the
provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946 or any rule or order made thereunder,
shall not be treated as illegal migrant for the purposes of this Act;’.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>(b)
In relation to State of Assam, Special provisions as to citizenship of persons
covered by the Assam Accord, (1985); in clause 6A, Citizenship by naturalisation
of the principal Citizenship Act, 1955, a new clause 6B has been added which <b>further
allows</b> the Central Government to grant certificate of registration or
certificate of naturalisation to migrants, legal or illegal, subject to
fulfilment of certain conditions as mentioned above (2a) . <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Secondly, an added clause 6B (4) reads – <i>“Nothing
in this section shall apply to tribal area of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram or
Tripura as included in the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution and the area
under “The Inner Line” notified under Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulations,
1873.”</i>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">(c) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the Third Schedule to the principal act in
regard to ‘QUALIFICATIONS FOR NATURALISATION’, in clause (d) that during the
fourteen years immediately preceding the said period of twelve months, he has
either resided in India or been in the service under a Government in India, or
partly the one and partly the other, for periods amounting in the aggregate to
not less than eleven years – (<u>added further proviso under the amendment)</u>:<i>
- Provided that for the person belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi
or Christian community in Afghanistan, Bangladesh or Pakistan, the aggregate
period of residence or service of Government in India as required under this
clause shall be read as “not less than five years” in place of “not less than
eleven years”.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">3. <b><u>Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, 1985
[<i>It is pertinent here to relate this clause of Assam Accord, 1985 as
Rajbanshis of North Bengal or Koch Rajbanshis of Assam (who belong to same
ethnic group) are affected by influx of migrants from Bangladesh</i></u>]:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Signed between the Central Government and
the leaders of All Assam Students Union (AASU), the accord came into existence
after a six-year agitation demanding expulsion of illegal immigrants into the
territory of Assam from neighbouring country Bangladesh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">The Clause reads – <i>Constitutional,
legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be
provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic
identity and heritage of the Assamese people.</i> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">4. <b><u>CAA in the National Perspective</u></b>:
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">India is already over populated country
with a huge population over 133 crores. Bangladeshi migrants are mushrooming in
and around all major cities and towns. Further inflow of migrants is not
sustainable. At the same time, on humanitarian grounds, it is not advisable to
deport the already settled migrants. In such a scenario, CAA allows migrants to
settle down in India and applies a stop on further influx of migrants beyond
the cutoff date, the 31<sup>st</sup> December, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">5. <b><u>CAA in the West Bengal
Perspective</u></b>: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">There has been continuous influx of
migrants from erstwhile East Pakistan and now Bangladesh into West Bengal ever
since partition of India into two countries in 1947 – Pakistan and India on
religion based two nation theory i.e. two major religions Hindu and Muslim. As
greater opportunities are available in West Bengal, migrants of both religions
are heading towards West Bengal, Assam and Tripura. It is likely that during
the last decade, maximum number of migrants have entered West Bengal not only directly
from Bangladesh but also through Assam as well. At number of places, borders
with Bangladesh are porous and movements of both human and trafficking of
cattle are a regular feature. Most of the migrants have already obtained
required basic documents of citizens such as Aadhar Card, Ration Card, Voter
Card and purchased properties in West Bengal. The refugee or migrant colonies
in West Bengal have already been given due recognition by the State
Government.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether CAA is implemented
in the State or not, it is almost humanely impossible to deport such a large
number of people who, in all practical purposes, have already become citizens
of India. If CAA is implemented, at least there will a stop on further influx
of migrants from Bangladesh into West Bengal with a cutoff date of 31<sup>st</sup>
December, 2014. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">6. <b><u>CAA in the Perspective of North
Bengal in general and Rajbanshis in particular</u></b>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Rajbanshi group of people (Aborigines /
ethnic people of different faith) are the majority in rural population in North
Bengal and undivided Goalpara district of Assam (Lower Assam). Since the days
of partition in 1947, there have been influx of refugees from erstwhile East
Pakistan (now Bangladesh) who have settled in vast areas of North Bengal. Rajbanshis
who were the landowners in North Bengal have always been courteous and helpful
to outside settlers. Poverty and illiteracy were two major factors that made
poor Rajbanshis to sell their lands to the settlers on abnormally low cost.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Now, the influx of migrants is changing
the demographic picture in North Bengal as it has done in lower Assam. In North
Bengal alone, as per Newspaper agency reports, there are 55 to 60 lakhs of
Bangladeshi migrants including so called ‘Matua’ community who have settled in
North Bengal in recent years. These people have already obtained all the
documents such as land deeds, Aadhar- Ration-Voter Cards. It is not advisable to
deport all these people who have been welcomed by Rajbanshi group of people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">However, future of Rajbanshis of North
Bengal looks bleak as economic, social, linguistic and political negligence are
harming these sons of soil, immensely. If CAA is implemented, it will at least
put a stop on further influx of illegal migration from Bangladesh with effect
from 31<sup>st</sup> December, 2014 and, if not, the influx of migrants will
continue unabated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">7.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b><u>Constitutional
Safeguards are needed for Rajbanshi Ethnic Group of People</u></b>: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">In Assam, Koch Rajbanshis have recently been
assured by the State Government of giving <i>‘Kamatapur Autonomous Council’</i>
in which they will have certain political and administrative rights. This step
by the State Government has lessened the effects of CAA on a majority people of
Assam as Koch Rajbanshis form the largest ethnic group in Lower Assam. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">In North Bengal, similar measures
including the following democratic constitutional welfare measures are
suggested:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">(a)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Land rights to ‘sons of the soil’ i.e.
Rajbanshis and all ethnic aborigines of all religions of the land of North
Bengal to save them from outsider well to do settlers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">(b)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Economic packages/facilities to these poor
people such as housing, agricultural implements / aids, establishing
shops/business/industries and job opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">(c)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Educational facilities as rate of
illiteracy and school drop outs are maximum among these poor and downtrodden
people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">(d)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Mother tongue is like ‘Mothers’ Milk as it
is widely believed. These group of people are divided into two groups as the
State Government has given recognition their mother tongue in two different
names - Rajbanshi and Kamatapuri as two different languages. This anomaly needs
immediate correction. Only one name should be given such as Kamata-Rajbanshi
and it should be included in the 8<sup>th</sup> Schedule of the Constitution of
India as about 2 crore people speak in this historic language.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">(e)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Political
rights are must in a true democratic nation. While they are in majority in
North Bengal, lower Assam and certain areas in Bihar, they have hardly any say
in the State governance. In these States, leadership from mainstream community
enjoy the power of corridors. Such aberrations need to be corrected through
constitutional methods.</span> <o:p></o:p></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-1074834280750507562019-12-18T06:06:00.003-08:002021-08-09T03:59:38.008-07:00Rajbanshis of North Bengal and Assam in Dilemma over NRC & CAA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We know who are these group of Rajbanshi people. We are aware of their rich historical background. But, many of us show ignorance and avoid telling the truth for obvious reasons. They are economically poor and socially denigrated.</div>
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Since, National Register of Citizens (NRC) is being implemented in Assam and Citizenship Amendment Bill(CAB) has become a (CAA) a Central Act now, Rajbanshi group of people in Assam and North Bengal do feel the pinch.</div>
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These people are Aborigines / ethnic people of this vast region of Indian State. They form the majority in rural population in North Bengal and undivided Goalpara district of Assam(Lower Assam). Since the days of partition in 1947, there have been influx of refugees from erstwhile East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Illegal intrusion into this region from across the border is still on. For all these years, Rajbanshi people, true to their simple, friendly nature, welcomed all the Bengali refugees and settlers coming from across the border. Poverty and illiteracy were two major factors that made poor Rajbanshis to sell their lands to immigrant Bengalees. Respective State Governments extended all possible help to all those settlers. As a result, Rajbanshis have been loosing their lands to outsiders. Now, while they welcome NRC, CAA has come as a hindrance. Also, it's a fact that those who have already came from East Pakistan/Bangladesh and settled due to Government patronage or purchased lands, property from Rajbanshis and permanently settled in Assam and North Bengal, cannot be driven away to Bangladesh. It's a fact and reality.</div>
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So, whether there's CAA or not, there's hardly any effect on these group of people, practically. However, NRC and CAA will certainly put a break on further influx of illegal immigration from Bangladesh.</div>
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Therefore, it's imperative on the part of both State Governments of Assam, West Bengal and the Central Government to make provision of 'Safeguards' for saving the Rajbanshi group of people from getting further social, economic and political miseries.</div>
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At the same time, an appeal to all those Rajbanshi/Kamtapuri organizations/parties who are on the streets to express their protest against CAA to maintain peace and put up their demand democratically and constitutionally.</div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-76838542543156580012018-03-13T04:38:00.006-07:002020-06-29T22:25:08.102-07:00Excerpts from Sardar Patel’s Correspondences on Merger of erstwhile Princely State of Cooch Behar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: blue;"> Ever since I learnt that something important was written in this particular volume of Sardar Patel’s Correspondences which came out in seventies, I kept searching for it but never got hold of it. It was much wanted book “Sardar Patel’s Correspondence – 1945-50 Volume 7 – Integrating Indian States – Police Action in Hyderabad”, edited by Durga Das, published by M/s Navjivan Publishing House, Ahmedabad – 380014. Never ever, I could find it in any library in many places in my great country, India. Although, other volumes were traceable in number of libraries, the Volume 7 was not traceable. More I searched, I got despaired. The search was on for this much wanted text of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel which was sent by telegram on 11th September, 1949 to Nanjappa, Chief Commissioner, Cooch Behar on handing over this princely state to Central Administration of India.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> Finally, a copy was found. I got exalted, went up above the sky. It appeared to me that I got the goldmine. How such important information could remain hidden for so long? I got a copy of it so kindly sent to me by Shri Surinder Singh Ahluwalia, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (MP) of Darjeeling Loksabha Constituency. With my earnest request, the Hon’ble MP took all the pains to search a copy and find it from the Library of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Smarak Trust (Regd.), 7 Jantar Mantar Road, New Delhi. The Hon’ble MP wasted no time and sent it to me by hand of his trusted assistant Shri Shiv Deo. Readly, I went through the volume and found the mosy important facts favouring the unfortunate people of my fellow Rajbanshi community, the deprived subject Rajbanshi people of erstwhile princely state Cooch Behar. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> I must say, the editor, Durga Das, who was Editor-in-Chief, India News & Feature Alliance; Formerly Chief Editor, Hindustan Times, New Delhi; author of ‘India-from Curzon to Nehru and After’ wrote the following astonishing fact in the introduction to Volume VII , page [1vii] :</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> <i>Cooch Behar did not want to merge with West Bengal as there was an anti-Bengali feeling in the State. The Maharaja, it was alleged, was considering the possibility of acceding to East Pakistan. The Sardar ruled out merger with West Bengal and the Maharaja accepted the Sardar’s advice and handed over the State to the control of the Centre. In a message to mark the occasion Patel said: “To give up sovereignty over territory is no mean sacrifice. I am grateful to him (Maharaja) for the spirit of accommodation and understanding which he has displayed and the manner in which he accepted our advice.” </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> The book contains eye opening correspondences of the Sardar that may change the whole scenario of the ill fated subject Rajbanshi people of erstwhile princely state Cooch Behar and all Rajbanshis of the neighbouring states and countries. Without any bias or hidden agenda, I am going to unveil the truth which Maniben Patel, beloved daughter of the Sardar, took pains to preserve, compile and publish the mind boggling correspondence of her father who was instrumental in uniting almost all princely Indian states with free Dominion of India on gaining its independence in 1947. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> <b><u> <i>Excerpt No.1. Page.547-548/Ser.No.457</i> </u></b><br />Calcutta<br />15 May 1949<br /><br />My dear Vallabhbhai,<br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: blue;"> You remember I spoke to you on several occasions about allowing Cooch Behar to be merged to West Bengal. I am perfectly sure you are inclined in the same direction. It may be that it will take a little time before the preliminaries can be settled before the merger is decided.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> You know that Sri Sarat Chandra Bose has filed his nomination for the Assembly from South Calcutta, the last date of nomination being 24 May. Poling is taking place on 12 June. I certainly expect help, advice and co-operation from you and Panditji. In this connection may I suggest to you that the announcement from the Centre that Cooch Behar would be merged to West Bengal would be a great help to us in the election campaign? When you have finally decided about this merging, kindly let us know so that we can keep the field ready and make our propaganda that this merging has been affected not by Sri Sarat Chandra Bose but by the West Bengal Government. The Provincial Congress Committee has decided to put up a candidate, strong one, against Sri Sarat Bose. But, of course, the polling booth is always a tricky customer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">I hope you are keeping well.</span></div>
<span style="color: blue;">An early reply will be welcome.<br /><br />Yours sincerely,<br /><br />B.C. Roy<br /><br /><br />The Hon’ble Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel<br />Deputy Prime Minister<br />New Delhi <br /> **********************************************<br /><br /> <b><i><u>Reply of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Page No.548/ Ser. No.458</u></i></b><br /><br /><br />Dehra Dun<br />18 May 1949<br /><br />My dear Bidhan,<br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: blue;">Thank you for your letter of 15 May 1949 regarding Cooch Behar. I am afraid we cannot hustle things through like this. In view of the local feeling, it will not be possible for us to do this overnight. We have to tread warily.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Yours sincerely,<br /><br />Vallabhbhai Patel<br /><br /><br /><br />The Hon’ble Dr. B.C. Roy<br />Premier<br />West Bengal<br />Calcutta <br /><br /> *************************************************<br /><br /> <b><i><u>Excerpt No.. Page.549/Ser. No.459</u></i></b><br /><br />Government House<br />Shillong<br />29 June 1948<br /><br />My dear Sardarji,<br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: blue;"> My wife and I have just returned from Cooch Behar. This was our first visit to the State after your decision that its relations with India should be carried on through me. You may therefore be interested in the report of my impressions which is given in Rustamji’s letter to Kripalani, copy enclosed. The only further comment which I wish to make is on the subject of the anti-Bengali feeling in the State.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> I was informed that out of the State’s population of between six and seven lakhs the Bengalis number a mere 30,000; yet Bengali propaganda would make it appear as if Bengalis constitute the greater portion of the population. The bulk of the population consists of Rajbanshis including Muslims between whom and the rajbanshis there is so far amity and free social intercourse. The danger of the situation lies in the fact that the Bengal Congress leaders are lending themselves to propaganda that Cooch Behar should be merged with West Bengal. This is resulting in the Congress as a whole tending to become unpopular in Cooch Behar. Any attempt to bring Cooch Behar under the wing of the Bengal Provincial Congress Committee would be violently resisted and in the present state of feeling the Congress would find few Cooch Behari adherents. The best solution in the present circumstances would be to let Cooch Behar come under the wing of the Central Congress; but if that not possible, the second best would be let it be affiliated to the Assam Provincial Congress. This is only the second best solution as it might still further exasperate Bengali feeling against Assam. During my visit I was cordially received by all classes of people which was not a personal tribute to me but relief at seeing in me visible evidence that Cooch Behar was not tied to the apron strings of West Bengal. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> By their aggressive attitude the Congress leaders of West Bengal and Calcutta press are increasing the animosity roused against West Bengal in this part of India. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee is visiting Shillong on the 7th and is staying part of the time with us here and the rest with Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (at his Shillong house) who is accompanying him. I am arranging that every possible courtesy should be shown to them and will take the opportunity of their visit to impress upon them tactfully that if they really want the present anti-Bengali feelings to subside they must put a curb on West Bengal’s propaganda machine for a greater Bengal wanting to absorb bits here and there from her neighbours. Dr. Prafulla Chandra Ghosh, who recently stayed with us in Shillong, created a very good impression both by his moderation.... We were meeting him for the first time, and my wife and I took a very great liking to him. In difference to his advice, Bordoloi*[Premier of Assam] is seriously considering the grant of some compensation to the few sufferers in the Gauhati disturbance and I am encouraging him to persuade his colleagues to agree to this gesture of friendship.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> With my kind regards and hoping that you are getting better and better every day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Yours sincerely</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">A.K. Hydari</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">The Hon’ble Sardar Vallbhbhai Patel <br /><br /><i>*Gopinath Bardoloi : headed Congress Ministry in 1937-39 and again in 19945.</i><br /><br /> *******************************************************<br /><br /> <i><b><u>Excerpts from Page:550/Ser No.460</u></b></i><br /><br /><br />New Delhi<br />10 July 1948<br /><br />My dear Hydari,</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> Thank you for your letter of 29 June regarding Cooch Behar. I am glad you went there. It has enabled us to get a first-hand report pf how things are shaping there.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> I have seen your letter to Jawaharlal regarding Bengal versa Assam. It is unfortunate that things should develop on these lines. I shall see what can be done to check these matters from worsening.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> With kindest regards,<br /><br />Yours sincerely,<br /> </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><br />Vallabhbhai Patel<br /><br /><br /><br />His Excellency Sir Akbar Hydari, KCIE, CSI, ICS<br />Governor of Assam<br />Shillong<br /><br /> ************************************************<br /><br /> <b><i><u>Excerpts from Page: 551-552/Ser. No.461</u></i></b><br /><br />Dinhate<br />29 July 1948<br /><br />Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel<br />Deputy Prime Minister<br />Ministry of States<br />New Delhi <br /><br />Sir,<br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: blue;"> I, on behalf of the State Prajamandal, beg most respectfully and humbly to submit herewith a copy of the resolution passed unanimously in a meeting for immediate merger of the State and thereby saving Hindusthan from future danger and troubles.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><br /> <i>RESOLUTION<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>Resolved that a most reactionary group has been formed, formulated and patronised by the Maharaja of Cooch Behar, to serve his personal purpose of dominating and ruling the people for his own exploitation to the detriment of the interest and safety of the Indian Union. Ignoring the fact that the Raja of the small State (which has an area no greater than that of a sub-division in an Indian district) had so long been allowed to rule the State to serve the ends of the British Raj, His Highness, in collusion and collaboration with his favourite Muslim pro-League and scheduled caste ministers, thinks that he can still now play the same reactionary role as was done previously during the British era. The Ministers of the State are absolutely pro-League and they are in constant touch with Pakistan and the result of their friendship has been to divide the Hindus of the State into two factions namely Cooch Beharis and non-Cooch Beharis (two nation theory). All sorts of rules and regulations have been and are being formed to drive out the caste Hindus of the Indian Union from the State.</i></div>
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<i>The effect of this division among the Hindus by rules and laws has been to effect both solidarity and expansion of the Muslims of the State. The outcome of this policy is to Muslimize the whole State effacing the Hindus. His Highness and his puppet ministers for the purpose of their own personal gain have been dragging the State to be Pakistanized. Attempts are being made to send a deputation to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Indian Union to persuade not to merge the State and with that end in view false figures and charts have been prepared. The actual income of the State is only Rs.48,00,000 but by including false figures as that of tobacco excise duty (which the consumers pay and who practically live outside the State) and also false figures of income tax which according to the prevailing rules and custom should go to the Indian Exchequer, the total income of the State is falsely shown Rs.75,00,000. It will suffice to say that the land revenue of the State is only Rs.22,00,000. To allow the State to remain autonomous will be suicide to the safety and interest of Hindustan.</i></div>
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<i> In view of the above circumstances and many others it is resolved further unanimously that for the safety and interest of the people of Cooch Behar and custom for the solidarity of the Indian Union the State of Cooch Behar be at once merged with such a province which is indissolubly connected with Cooch Behar State culturally, economically, geographically and linguistically.</i></div>
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<i>Yours sincerely,</i></div>
<br /><br />For the State Prajamandal Cooch Behar<br />Radhakanta Sarkar <br />Secretary </i><br /> ************************************************<br /><br /><br /> <b><i><u>Excerpts from Page:552/Ser. No.462</u></i></b><br /><br /><br /> TELEGRAM<br /><br />Gitaldaha<br />4 August 1948<br /><br />Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel<br />Home Minister<br />New Delhi <br /><br />COOCH BEHAR STATE AUTHORITIES FORCING PEOPLE TO SIGN AGAINST MERGING AND MAKING PROPOGANDA AGAINST INDIAN DOMINION. TAKE ACTION.<br /><br /><br />SECRETARY,<br />BAMANHAT THANA CONGRESS<br /><br /> *******************************************<br /><br /><br /> <b><i><u>Excerpts from Page:553-554/Ser. No.463</u></i></b><br /><br /><br /> TELEGRAM<br /><br />Camp Birla House<br />Malabar Hill<br />11 September 1949<br /><br />From<br /><br />Ministhome<br />Bombay<br /><br />To Nanjappa<br />Chief Commissioner<br />Cooch Behar<br /><br />FOLLOWING IS SARDAR PATEL’S MESSAGE:<br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">(BEGINS) ON THE HANDING OVER OF COOCH BEHAR TO CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION I SEND TO ITS PEOPLE MY BEST WISHES AND ASSURANCE ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA THAT, THOUGH FAR, THEIR INTEREST AND WELFARE WILL CLAIM OUR CLOSE AND INTIMATE ATTENTION. I AM FULLY AWARE OF THE MANY PROBLEMS, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC, WHICH AFFECT THE STATE AND I AM CONFIDENT THAT WITH THEIR COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE WE WOULD SUCCEED IN SOLVING THEM IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE STATE AND THE COUNTRY. FOR THEIR HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY, UNITY AND MUTUAL ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN THE CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS OF THE POPULATION ARE ESSENTIAL PREREQUISITES, WITHOUT THESE SUCH RESOURCES AND PERSONNEL AS WE MAY BE ABLE TO SPARE FOR THEM WOULD AVAIL LITTLE. I HOPE THEREFORE THAT THE PEOPLE OF COOCH BEHAR WILL WORK WITH SINGLE-MINDEDNESS AND DEVOTION TO DUTY AS A UNITED TEAM FOR THEIR OWN BETTERMENT AND TO ACHIEVE THEIR DUE PLACE IN THE POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SET-UP OF INDIA. TO ACCEPT TRANSFER OF TERRITORY FROM A RULER IS NO SMALL RESPONSIBILITY. I AM THEREFORE CERTAIN THAT HIS HIGHNESS THE RULER OF COOCH BEHAR WILL APPRECIATE THE SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY WHICH WE FEEL ON THIS OCCASION. TO GIVE UP SOVEREIGNTY OVER TERRITORY IS NO MEAN SACRIFICE. I AM GRATEFUL TO HIM FOR THE SPIRIT OF ACCOMMODATION AND UNDERSTANDING WHICH HE HAS DISPLAYED AND THE PROMPT MANNER IN WHICH HE ACCEPTED OUR ADVICE. MAY HE AND HIS PEOPLE FEEL HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS UNDER THE NEW DISPENSATION WHICH IS BEING INAUGURATED TODAY - ENDS.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> ****************************************************<br /><br /><br /> <b><i><u>Excerpts from Page : 554/Ser. No.464</u></i></b><br /><br />Government House<br />Calcutta<br />4 October 1948<br /><br />My dear Sardar Sahib,<br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: blue;"> There has been all sorts of reports in the newspapers about the developments in Cooch Behar. It was suggested that the Muslims from Eastern Pakistan were infiltrating into Cooch Behar and some reports went to the length of suggesting that there would be a definite attempt made to make Cooch Behar join Pakistan, and this movement would not be wholly repugnant to the ruling house. The police report which I recently saw was very much to that effect. Last week Mr. Himmat Singh K. Maheshwari who is now the Chief Minister in Cooch Behar called on me. I have known him for a long time as he was in the UP Civil Service. He assured me that all these reports were completely baseless. There was absolutely no infiltration of Muslims of any kind and no pro-Pakistan movement of any description. The Muslim Minister who is an elected representative on the Legislative Council is an entirely harmless individual. He suggested that all these reports were parts of propaganda for ulterior ends. I have advised him to submit a full report to you of all that is happening and what the true state of affairs in Cooch Behar is from his point of view. Cooch Behar having acceded to the Indian Dominion, the Government of India are vitally interested in its security, and should, I think, be kept informed correctly of what is happening in the State. I dare say that this advice was unnecessary and you are in full possession of all these facts.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">With respectful regards,</span></div>
<span style="color: blue;"><br />Yours sincerely,<br /><br /><br />K.N. Katju*<br /><br /><br />The Hon’ble Shri Vallabhbhai Patel<br />Deputy Prime Minister<br /><br /><br /><i>*Minister in first Congress Ministry, UP, 1937 and later in 1946; Governor of Orissa, 1947; Minister of Home and later Defence in Nehru Cabinet; Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh</i> </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"> ************************************************<br /><br /><br /> <b><i><u>Reply- Page:555/Ser. No.465</u></i></b><br /><br /><br />New Delhi<br />9 October 1948<br /><br /><br />My dear Katju,<br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: blue;"> Thank you for your letter of 4 October 1948. I am so glad to hear what you say about Cooch Behar, particularly the reliance you place in its Chief Minister, Himmat Singh K. Maheshwari. I was a bit uneasy about conditions there as reported by my Bengali friends. It is something that things are not as bad as they are painted.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">2. I shall certainly keep in view J.L. Jobanputra, the ex-Dewan of Sachin State. I know him personally.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">With kindest regards,<br /><br />Yours sincerely, <br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Vallabhbhai Patel<br /><br /><br />His Excellency Shri Kailash Nath Katju<br />Governor of West Bengal<br />Government House<br />Calcutta.<br /><br /> **********************************************************************<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: blue;"> Hope better sense prevails in the corridors of political power at the highest level in India to rectify the errors which were committed against the most docile, simple, patriot people of Rajbanshi communities as mentioned in above mentioned correspondence of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Hope his assurances given to Rajbanshis, the majority subject population of erstwhile Cooch Behar State, are honoured in right earnest.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><br /> Jai Hind !</span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-69743086046289366872018-03-09T03:49:00.001-08:002018-03-09T03:49:11.529-08:00Recognition of Kamtapuri, Rajbanshi and Kurmali Languages by West Bengal Government <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;">Last year,
the Government of West Bengal had decided, in principle, to recognize
Kamtapuri(Rajbanshi) as a State Official Language of West Bengal vide their
Notification No.170-Home(Cons)/CE/N/R1M-20/2017 dated Howrah, the 6<sup>th</sup>
March, 2017 and constituted an expert 7-Member Committee to examine all aspects
relating to it under the chairmanship of Mr. Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri
constituted by the State Govt. to study the issue. The Committee submitted its
report to the State Govt.on 31<sup>st</sup> Dec. 2017. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;">The West Bengal Assembly passed the West Bengal Official
Language (Second Amendment) Bill, 2018 on 28<sup>th</sup> February, 2018 recognsing
the three languages - Kamtapuri, Rajbanshi and Kurmali which have now joined
Bengali, Nepali, Urdu, Hindi, Santhali, Oriya and Punjabi (Gurmukhi) as
official languages of the State. State's Parliamentary Affairs and
Education Minister Shri Partha Chatterjee moved the bill which was passed by
voice vote. According to the Chief Minister of the State, Ms Mamata
Banerjee, the decision to include the three languages in the official languages
list was based on the recommendation by a seven-member Expert Committee headed
by scholar Shri Nrisingha Prasad Bhaduri. Stating that her government has
respect for all languages, Banerjee said she had also urged the Centre to
enlist the people belonging to 'Kurmi' community under Scheduled Caste
category.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;"> The passing of the Bill in the State
Assembly, was undoubtedly a landmark decision to recognise the mother tongue of
Rajbanshi group of people which is spoken by more 15 million people spread over
West Bengal, Assam, Northern Bihar, Western Meghalaya in India; and,
neighbouring countries of Bangladesh (Northern Region), Nepal (Jhapa, Morang,
Sunsari districts) and Plains areas of Bhutan. West Bengal has taken the lead
to recognise these languages for which the Chief Minister Ms. Mamata Banerjee
deserves appreciation. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;">For long years, there has been a movement for recognition of
Kamtapuri language. Kamtapuri, one of the 38 regional languages is under
consideration by a high level committee appointed by the Central Government.
Earlier, the demand was raised in the Parliament by the Hon’ble Member of
Parliament of Darjelling, Sardar Surinder Singh Ahluwalia in August 2014.
Since, the West Bengal Government has given State recognition, Kamtapuri
(Rajbanshi) language should get the approval from the Parliament and get
included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, soon. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;"> The recognition of their mother
tongue has brought happiness to many people of Rajbanshi origin and attracted
criticism from some sections of the people especially, the left parties and the
Congress who are arch rivals of the Chief Minister and her party Trinamool
Congress (TMC). Mr. Ashok Bhattacharjya of Communist Party of India (Marxist)
opposed the idea of giving official recognition to Kamtapuri language,
according to whom; the decision would instigate the separatists to divide West
Bengal. Mr Sukhbilas Barma, Hon’ble MLA of Jalpaiguri of Congress party who
also a Rajbanshi himself has expressed similar opinion and said that the step would
instigate people for demanding separate Kamtapur State. However, the Chief
Minister. Ms Banerjee has clarified her stand saying that giving recognition to
a language should not be taken as division of the state and all languages
should be respected; and, ruled the allegation made by the opposition CPM and
Congress that recognition to Kamtapuri language would instigate their
separatist movement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red;"> As per the rules, an amendment to the West Bengal Official Languages Act,
1961 was necessary to declare these three local languages as official languages
in the district, sub-division, block or municipality, where the population of
Kamtapuri or Rajbanshi or Kurmali speaking people exceeded 10 per cent as a
whole or part of the district like sub-division or block. Thus, such a historic
step was taken by the State Govt. However, now it has to be seen as to how the Union
Govt. of India, takes the next step while giving Constitutional recognition to
these two newly and separately recognized State languages i.e. Kamtapuri and
Rajbanshi spoken by a same group of people whose worldwide estimated population
is more than 15 Million spread over India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan. </span></span></div>
Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-37482691313890919952017-05-13T00:32:00.002-07:002017-05-13T00:32:59.488-07:00রাজমাতা গায়ত্রী দেবী RAJMATA GAYATRI DEBI {Written in Modern Kamtapuri (Rajbanshi)} Language<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="BN"><span style="font-family: Shonar Bangla, sans-serif;"><b>{Excerpt from forthcoming book 'Bhorer Tara' being written in modern Kamtapuri (Rajbanshi) language by me}</b></span></span></div>
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তারা </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">স্বর্গ থাকিয়া নামিয়া আসা এক
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সুহাসিনী </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">|<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">আসিলো
আর মন ছুইঁয়া চলি গেলো </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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চোখুর পলক পড়িতে না পড়িতে </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">উল্কার
বেগত আসিয়ায় চলি গেলো </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">মনের
কাথা মনতে থাকি গেইল </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">কত
দিনে পুরিবে হামার মনের আশা </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">আবার
ফিরিয়া আসিস হামার প্রিয়্মনি </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">|<span lang="BN">
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">আজি লোকে এমনিতে রাজবংশী বলিয়া
পরিচয় দিতে লইজ্জা পায়</span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">,
<span lang="BN">কিন্তুক যদি গায়ত্রী দেবীর কাথা কওহা যায়</span>, <span lang="BN">তাহলে
যে কোন রাজবংশী একেবারে এক কাথায় কয়হা উঠে </span>– <span lang="BN">হ্যা</span>, <span lang="BN">হ্যা</span>, <span lang="BN">মুই-ও ত</span>’ <span lang="BN">গায়ত্রী দেবীর
দেশের লোক</span>, <span lang="BN">কোচবিহারের লগতে মোর বাড়ি </span>| <span lang="BN">নাম শুনিচেন ত</span>’ <span lang="BN">কোচবিহার একটা বিশাল রাইজ্য আর গায়ত্রী
দেবী ঐঠেকার রাজকুমারী ছিল </span>| <span lang="BN">পরে</span>, <span lang="BN">ব্যাহা
হবার পিছত হয়া যায় জয়পুর রাইজ্যের মহারানী</span>,<span lang="BN"> জয়পুরের রাজমাতা </span>|<span lang="BN"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">দেখিতে অতি সুন্দরী ছিল সেই
রাজকুমারী </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">|
<span lang="BN">আর</span>, <span lang="BN">দেখিতে সুন্দরী ক্যানে হবে নি </span>? <span lang="BN">কোচবিহার রাজ পরিবারত দেশ-বিদেশের রাজ-পরিবারের ব্যাহা-সাদীর সম্পর্ক হইত </span>|
<span lang="BN">এইজৈন্য</span>, <span lang="BN">সাধারণ রাজবংশীর চাইতে গায়ত্রী দেবী
অনেকগুনে বেশী সুন্দরী ছিল </span>| <span lang="BN">এত সুন্দর ছিল যে লোকে কহে সারা
পৃথিবীর মইধ্যে সব চাইতে বেশী সুন্দরী নারীর মিঝত একজন চিরকালের সেরা সন্দরী হইল
গায়ত্রী দেবী </span>|<span lang="BN"> অমার মাও ছিল এক সুন্দরী রাজকুমারী </span>– <span lang="BN">বরোদা রাইজ্যের মারাঠী রাজা সভাজী রাও গাইকোওয়াড়-</span>III-<span lang="BN">র গন্যমান্য সমাজসেবী বেটি রাজকুমারী ইন্দিরা রাজে </span>| <span lang="BN">গায়ত্রীর জন্ম হয় সন ২৩শে মে ১৯১৯ ইংল্যান্ডত </span>| <span lang="BN">বাপের
নাম ছিল কোচ বিহার রাইজ্যের যুবরাজের ছোট ভাই রাজকুমার জিতেন্দ্র নারায়ন ভূপ
বাহাদুর </span>| <span lang="BN">জ্যালা ওয় খুব ছোট ছিল</span>, <span lang="BN">স্যালায়
অর জ্যাঠার মারা যাওআর পর অর বাপ কোচবিহারের রাজসিংহাসনত বসে </span>|<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">গায়ত্রী দেবী ছুটুবেলাত প্রথমে
লন্ডনত গ্লেন্ডাওয়ার প্রিপ্রেটরী স্কুলত
পড়াশুনা করিচিল </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">|
<span lang="BN">পরবর্তী কালত</span>, <span lang="BN">শান্তি নিকেতনত বিশ্বভারতী
ইউনিভার্সিটিত পড়াশুনা করিচিল </span>| <span lang="BN">তার পরে</span>, <span lang="BN">সুইজারল্যান্ডের লাউসেনত পড়াশুনা করিবা গেইছিল আর সঙ্গে গেইছিল অর মাও আর
ভাই </span>| <span lang="BN">তারপর</span>, <span lang="BN">লন্ডন স্কুল অফ
সেক্রেটারিস</span>’<span lang="BN">ত সেক্রেটারিয়াল স্কিল্স অধ্যয়ন করে </span>| <span lang="BN">লন্ডন</span>’<span lang="BN">ত ব্রিলিয়ান্টমন্ট আর মংকী ক্লাব</span>’<span lang="BN">ত ওয়
লেখাপড়া করিচিল </span>|<span lang="BN"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;"> রাজস্থানের
জয়পুর রাইজ্যের </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">“<span lang="BN">হি</span>’<span lang="BN">স হাইনেস সরামদ-ই-রাজা-ই-হিন্দুস্তান রাজ
রাজেন্দ্র-শ্রী মহারাজাধীরাজ স্যার</span>” <span lang="BN">সাওয়াই মান সিং-</span>II
<span lang="BN">এর সঙ্গে রাজকুমারী গায়ত্রী
দেবীর ব্যাহা হয় ১৯৪০ সনের ৯ই মে </span>|<span lang="BN"> অমার দুইজনের প্রথম দেখা হয় জ্যালা গায়ত্রী
দেবী ১২ বছরের ছিল </span>| <span lang="BN">সেই সময় কোলকাতাত সাওয়াই মান সিংহ(জয়)
পোলো খেলেবা আসিছিল আর গায়ত্রী দেবীর পরিবারের সঙ্গে অমার বাড়িত কয়েকদিন রহিচিল </span>|
<span lang="BN">সেই থাকিয়া অমার পরিচয় তৃতীয় মহারানী</span>, <span lang="BN">জয়পুরের
রাজমাতা (১৯৪০-১৯৭০) বলিয়া বেশী খ্যাতিলাভ করে </span>|<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">জয়পুরের মহারাজার সঙ্গে ব্যাহার
পর অয় মহারানী গায়ত্রী দেবী বলিয়ায় সাধারনত পরিচিত </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">| <span lang="BN">অয় অতি সুন্দরী
হবার সঙ্গে সঙ্গে একজন খুব ভাল ঘোড়সওয়ারও ছিল আর একজন সুদক্ষা পোলো প্লেয়ার ছিল </span>| <span lang="BN">খালি এইলায়
নাহয়</span>, <span lang="BN">গায়ত্রী দেবী একজন ভাল শিকারীও ছিল </span>| <span lang="BN">অর শিকার করা বাঘের সঙ্গে ফটোখান
কি কা</span>’<span lang="BN">হ দেখিছেন নাকি </span>? <span lang="BN">ওই ফটোখান
দেখিলে গায়ত্রী দেবী যে কত ভাল শিকারী ছিল সেইটা বেশ ভাল রকম বুঝা যায় </span>|<span lang="BN"> অর রহন-শহনের স্টাইল দেখিলে বুঝা যায় যে অয় কত
ব্যক্তিত্বপূর্ণ রাজবংশী মহিলা ছিল </span>| <span lang="BN">একজন রাজমাতা কেমন হয়</span>,
<span lang="BN">এর প্রমান গায়ত্রী দেবী সারা পৃথিবীক দিয়া গেইছে </span>| <span lang="BN">ধন্য তুই রাজমাতা !</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">অয় গাড়ি-ঘোড়ার খুব সৌখিন ছিল </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">| <span lang="BN">হামার দেশত প্রথম </span> W126 <span lang="BN">একখান </span>SEL 500 <span lang="BN">মোটর গাড়ি আমদানি করে হামার প্রিয়
গায়ত্রী দেবী </span>| <span lang="BN">ওই গাড়ি খানক পরে মালয়শিয়া দেশত জল জাহাজত
রপ্তানি করিয়া দেয় </span>|<span lang="BN">
দেশ-বিদেশত খুব নাম হয় গায়ত্রী দেবীর </span>|<span lang="BN"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">গায়ত্রী দেবীর দাদা-দাদী ছিল
মহারাজা নৃপেন্দ্র নারায়ন ভূপ বাহাদুর আর সুনীতি দেবী </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">| <span lang="BN">ব্রাহ্ম সমাজের প্রবর্তক কেশব চন্দ্র সেনের সুপুত্রী ছিল সুনীতি দেবী যায়
পরে রাজবংশী নারায়ন হয়া কোচবিহারের মহারানী হয় </span>| <span lang="BN">গায়ত্রী
দেবীর দুই ভাই ছিল </span>– <span lang="BN">জগদ্দীপেন্দ্র নারায়ন আর ইন্দ্রজিতেন্দ্র নারায়ন </span>| <span lang="BN">১৯২২ সন</span>’<span lang="BN">ত পিতার মৃত্যুর পর শিশু কালতে
জগদ্দীপেন্দ্র নারায়ন কোচ বিহারের রাজ সিংহাসন</span>’<span lang="BN">ত বসে </span>|<span lang="BN"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">রাজমাতা গায়ত্রী দেবীর একজনেই
বেটা ছিল </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">–
<span lang="BN">জয়পুরের রাজকুমার জগত সিং</span>, <span lang="BN">যার জন্ম হইচিল
১৯৪৯ সনের ১৫ই অক্টোবর </span>| <span lang="BN">রাজকুমার জগত সিং</span>, <span lang="BN">অর জ্যাঠোর (বাপের বড় ভাই) দেওয়া রাজন্য গিরী হিসাবে ইসার্দা রাইজ্যের
রাজার সিংহাসনত বসে </span>| <span lang="BN">এই সম্পর্কত</span>, <span lang="BN">জগত
সিং ছিল জয়পুরের বিখ্যাত ভবানী সিংএর
জ্যাঠতুত ভাই </span>| <span lang="BN">জগত সিং ১৯৭৮ সনের ১০ই মে থাইল্যান্ড-এর
রাজকুমার পিয়ারংসিত রংসিত আর রাজকুমারী বিভাবতী রংসিতের বেটি মম রাজবংসে
পিয়ানন্দনা রংসিতের সঙ্গে বিবাহ বন্ধনত জড়িত হয় </span>|<span lang="BN"> অমার দুইজন
সন্তান হয় ১৯৭৯ সন</span>’<span lang="BN">ত রাজকুমারী লতিত্য কুমারী আর ১৯৮১ সন</span>’<span lang="BN">ত দেবরাজ সিং(ইসার্দার রাজা) </span>|<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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পর</span>,<span lang="BN"> জ্যালা রাজতন্ত্র বা রাজার রাজত্ত্ব শেষ হয়া যায়</span>,
<span lang="BN">স্যালা দেশের রাজনৈতিক পরিস্থিতিও বদলিয়া যায় </span>| <span lang="BN">ওই বদলিয়া যাওয়া পরিস্থিতির সঙ্গে খাপ খায়া চলিবার জইন্যে গায়ত্রী দেবীও
রাজনীতিত নামিয়া পরিচিল </span>| <span lang="BN">সী.গোপালচারী</span>, <span lang="BN">দ্বিতীয় গভর্নর জেনারেল অফ ইন্ডিয়া </span>‘<span lang="BN">স্বতন্ত্র</span>’
<span lang="BN">পার্টি নামে এক নয়া রাজনৈতিক দল গঠন করে </span>| <span lang="BN">ওই পার্টির হয়া</span>,
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সাংসদও হইচিল </span>| <span lang="BN">মোট ২</span>,<span lang="BN">৪৬</span>,<span lang="BN">৫১৬ ভোটের মইধ্যে গায়ত্রী দেবী পাইচিল ১</span>,<span lang="BN">৯২</span>,<span lang="BN">৯০৯ ভোট </span>| <span lang="BN">এত ভোটে ইলেকশন জিতা পৃথিবীর মইধ্যে
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সব সুবিধা বন্ধ করিয়া দেওয়া হয়</span>, <span lang="BN">স্যালা গায়ত্রী দেবীক
ট্যাক্স আইন অমান্য করার অভিযোগত আটক করিয়া দিলীর তিহার জেলত ৫ মাসের জইন্যে
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রাউ-এরসঙ্গে মিলিত ভাবে নিজের জীবনী
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উপর ভিত্তি করিয়া একটা সিনেমাও তৈরী হইছিল যার নাম ছিল </span><i>‘<b><span lang="BN">মেময়ার্স অফ এ হিন্দু প্রিন্সেস</span>’</b></i><b><span lang="BN"> </span></b><span lang="BN">আর যাকে পরিচালনা করিচিল ফ্রানকয়িস লেভী </span>|<span lang="BN"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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প্রতীক হিসাবে হামার পুরা দেশটাত অর নাম জুড়িয়া গেইছিল </span>|<span lang="BN"> ইংরাজি ‘<b><i>ভোগ’</i> </b> ম্যাগাজিন দ্বারা লীলা নাইডুর সঙ্গে গায়ত্রী
দেবীক-ও </span>‘<span lang="BN">পৃথিবীর দশজন সব চাইতে সুন্দরী মহিলার মইধ্যে একজন</span>’
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মায়া ছুয়ালার জইন্য স্কুল খুলিচিল অর নামে
</span>‘<span lang="BN">মহারানী গায়ত্রী দেবী গার্লস পাবলিক স্কুল</span>’ <span lang="BN">১৯৪৩ সন</span>’<span lang="BN">ত স্থাপিত করাইচিল </span>| <span lang="BN">১৯৯৯
সন</span>’<span lang="BN">ত শুনা গেইছিল যে গায়ত্রী দেবীক নাকি কোচবিহার লোকসভা
ক্ষেত্র থাকিয়া তৃনামূল কংগ্রেসের হয়া ভোটত দাঁড়াবার জইন্যে আমন্ত্রণ দেওয়া হয়ছিল
কিন্তু</span>, <span lang="BN">ওয় সেইটা স্বীকার করে নাই </span>|<span lang="BN"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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জুলাই গায়ত্রী দেবীর জয়পুরত মৃত্যুলোক প্রাপ্তি হয় </span><span style="font-family: "Shonar Bangla","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt;">| <span lang="BN">কোচবিহার বাসীর
জইন্যে গায়ত্রী দেবীর মন সবসময় কান্দে </span>| <span lang="BN">ওয় চাহিচিল যাতে
রাইজ্যের ভূতপূর্ব প্রজা যাতে সুখ-শান্তিতে থাকে </span>| <span lang="BN">কিন্তু</span>,
<span lang="BN">রাজার রাজত্ব দেশ থাকিয়া উন্মূলন করিয়া দিবার পর</span>,<span lang="BN"> রাজনৈতিক তুল-কালামের মইধ্যে আর গায়ত্রী দেবীর স্বাকার হবা পারে নাই </span>|
<span lang="BN">অয় রাজনীতি</span>’<span lang="BN">ত ঢুকিয়া চেষ্টা করিচিল দেশ আর
সমাজের প্রতি আর</span>’<span lang="BN">হ কিছু করার </span>– <span lang="BN">সেই
বাকি কাজগিলা এলা হামাক করিবা লাগিবে </span>|<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-49155493091991704442016-04-03T10:34:00.001-07:002016-04-03T10:48:33.358-07:00Raising of Narayani Regiment in Indian Army as per Merger Agreement with erstwhile Cooch Behar State <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">People of erstwhile Cooch Behar State, 89% of
who were ethnic Rajbanshis, were eager to join Indian Dominion from the days of
freedom struggle. For Armed Cooch Behar State Forces, popularly known as
‘Narayani Sena’, it was obviously natural to join Indian Army on subsequent
accession with free India. The process of accession, under the statesmanship of
Sardar Vallabbhai Patel, had begun as early as prior to declaration of
Independence on 15<sup>th</sup> August, 1947.
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As per the policy of Dominion of India on
accession of princely states, the Instrument of Accession and the Standstill Agreement
prepared on the behest of V.P. Menon, then Secretary to the Government of India
were dispatched from the States Department, New Delhi vide their letter dated 1<sup>st</sup>
August, 1947 to Cooch Behar by Registered Post on 5<sup>th</sup> August, 1947
to then Maharaja of Cooch Behar State Lt.Col. H.H. Maharaja Sir Jagaddipendra
Narayan Bhup Bahadur, K.C.I.E. The Instrument of Accession was signed by the
Maharaja on 9<sup>th</sup> August, 1947, duly accepted and signed by then
Governor General of India, Mountbatten of Burma on 16<sup>th</sup> August,
1947. The Standstill Agreement between the State of Cooch Behar and the
Dominion of India was signed by Himmat Singh K. Maheshwari, then Chief Minister
of Cooch Behar State on 14<sup>th</sup> August, 1947 and V.P. Menon. These
living documents exhibit the urgency and eagerness for accession on the part of
both the States Department of the Dominion of India and the Cooch Behar State.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Finally, the formal merger of Cooch Behar
with Independent India took place under an Agreement made between the Governor
General of India and His Highness the Maharaja of Cooch Behar (Jagaddipendra
Narayan) duly signed by the Maharaja and V. P. Menon then Advisor to the Govt.
of India, Ministry of States on 28<sup>th</sup> August, 1949. Accordingly,
Cooch Behar State was ceded to the Dominion Government with effect from 12<sup>th</sup>
September, 1949. Cooch Behar was placed
in ‘C’ category of States in the Constitution of India. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">As per the Article VIII(1) of the Agreement –
“<i>The Government of India hereby guarantees either the continuance in service
of the permanent members of the Public Services of Cooch Behar on conditions
which will not be less advantageous than those on which they were serving
before the date on which the administration of Cooch Behar is made to the
Government of India or the payment of reasonable compensation.” </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In connection with the certain points
including status of the Armed Forces of Cooch Behar raised by the Maharaja
relating to the just concluded Merger Agreement, by giving due consideration, on behalf of the Govt. of India, V.P. Menon in his D.O. letter
No.F.15(19)-P/49 dated the 30<sup>th</sup> August, 1949 to the Maharaja,
clarified queries on 14 points. As clarification given in the 14<sup>th</sup> point, it was mentioned as – <b>(14)
<i>Government will endeavour to associate the name “Narayan” with the Cooch
Behar State Forces even after their absorption in the Indian Army.</i></b><i> </i> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On the historic day
of merger of Cooch Behar State with India, then Hon’ble Home Minister, Vallabbhai
Patel sent greetings and assurances to the people of Cooch Behar which is
evident as per his letter to then Chief Commissioner of Cooch Behar Sri Nanjappa which was as under:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Birla House,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Hill,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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September 1949<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sri Nanjappa,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Chief Commissioner of
Cooch Behar,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On
the handing over of Cooch Behar to Central administration, I send to its people
my best wishes and assurance on behalf of the Govt. of India that though far,
their interest welfare will claim our close and intimate attention, I am fully
aware of the many problems, political and economic, which affect the state and
I am confident that with their co-operation and assistance we would succeed in solving
them in the best interest of the state and the country for their happiness and
prosperity, unity and mutual adjustment between the constituent elements of the
population are essential pre-requisites without this such resources and
personnel as we may be able to spare for them would avail little.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I
hope therefore, that the people of Cooch Behar will work with single mindedness
and devotion to duty as a united team for their own betterment and to achieve
their due place in the political and administrative set-up of India.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">To
accept transfer of territory from a ruler is no small responsibility which we
feel on this occasion. To give up sovereignty over territory is no mean
sacrifice. I am grateful to him for the spirit of accommodation and
understanding which he has displayed and the prompt manner which he accepted
our advice.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">May
he and his people be happy, prosperous under the new dispensation which is
being inaugurated today. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Sd/-<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> (Vallabbhai
Patel)<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Home
Minister, India”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Historical background of
Koch Army of Cooch Behar Empire comprising of mainly Koch-Rajbanshi people</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">has
been a glorious one. As per <i>‘Akbarnama’,</i> during the reign of great Koch
king Nara Narayan(1553-1587 A.D.) aided by his warrior brother and a great
military commander, Chilarai, Koch army consisted of 4000 horses, 2,00,000
infantry soldiers, 700 elephants and 1000 war boats. As per Sir E.A. Gaits, the
British administrator and a great historian, there were around 52,25,000 able
Koch-Rajbanshi youth volunteers to serve the Koch army. Because of the heroic
deeds of the soldiers under able command of Chilarai, the Koch kingdom could
defeat all north-eastern oriental kingdoms and unified whole of the Northeast.
Undoubtedly, credit of uniting<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>North-eastern
India<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>must go to the Koch army,
who were famously known as <i>‘Narayani Sena’.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 36pt;">From
the days of merger in 1949, the fate of 'Narayani Company' in the Rajshahi
Regiment of Cooch Behar State remained in obscurity due to indifference on the
part of the Government of India. The assurances given by the Government during
merger are yet to be fulfilled and raising of a Rajbanshi Regiment is one of
them. Today, although a young Rajbanshi is free to join any Regiment in Indian
Army but it does not give him the honour of being a Rajbanshi of a marshal
class. To honour the sacrifices made by the Koch-Rajbanshi people for centuries
in fighting adversaries and uniting entire North-eastern India with mainland
India during sixteenth century, raising such a Infantry Regiment named
‘Narayani Regiment’ in the Infantry Army is more apt. Raising such a regiment in
Indian Army is not going to negate any national policy of India as Infantry
Regiments of Indian Army such as Punjab Regiment, Maratha Light Infantry, Jat
Regiment, Mahar Regiment, Madras Regiment, Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantry,
Gorkha Regiments etc. of Indian Army are doing exceptionally well for ages.</span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Under the safe hands of
Koch-Rajbanshi soldiers of Cooch Behar Empire remained safe from foreign aggression
for centuries. Even most powerful Mughal forces were forced to become ally with
Cooch Behar kingdom. The British power acknowledged sovereignty of Cooch Behar
as a princely State. It is the fit case to honour the Koch/Rajbanshis by
raising ‘Narayani Regiment’ as assured by then 1<sup>st</sup> Deputy Prime
Minister and Home Minister of India, Vallabhbhai Patel during merger of Cooch
Behar State with India in 1949.</span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="color: purple; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Jai Hind !</span></div>
Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-41310792730758734672016-02-21T09:07:00.001-08:002016-02-21T10:12:32.262-08:00বীশ্ববীর চিলারায়ের ৫০৬তম জন্ম বার্ষিকী ২২শে ফেব্রুয়ারী, ২০১৬ - '506th Birth Anniversary of 'Bishwabir Chilarai' in Rajbanshi-Kamatapuri Language )<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">বিগত বেশ কয়েক বছরের মত এই বারেও বীরসূর্য বীশ্ববীর
চিলারায়ের ৫০৬তম জন্ম বার্ষিকী ২২শে
ফেব্রুয়ারী, ২০১৬ তারিখে উত্সাহ পূর্বক অসম, উত্তরবঙ্গ, নেপাল আর’হ অনেক জায়গাত ধুমধাম
করে আয়োজিত করা হবা ধরিচে | এইটা বড়য় খুশীর খবর | </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> এইবার
আসামের গৌহাটি শহরের পাঞ্জাবারী স্থিত ‘শ্রীমন্ত শংকরদেব কলাক্ষেত্র’ত ‘দ্য কনসর্টিয়াম অফ কোচ রয়াল ফ্যামিলিস’ </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">(CONKORF) <span lang="BN">আর’হ বেশ কয়েকটা কোচ-রাজবংশী সংঘঠন মিলিয়া বড় ধুমধাম করে চিলারায় দিবস
মানবা ধরিচে জেইঠে অনেক গন্য-মান্য ব্যাক্তি অংশ গ্রহণ করিবা আসিবার কাথা আছে | কুচবিহারত বড়
ধুমধাম সহকারে ‘গ্রেটার কুচবিহার পিপল্স এসোসিয়েসনের’ তরফ থাকিয়া চকচকাত একটা বড়
রকমের আয়োজন করা হইচে চিলারায় দিবস উতযাপন করিবার বাদে | এই ছাড়া আসাম, উত্তরবঙ্গ, বিহার, নেপাল আর
দেশ-বিদেশের বিভিন্ন জায়গাত বীশ্ববীর চিলারায় দিবস বিগত কয়েক বছর ধরে উতযাপন করা
হচে | এইটা বড়য় আনন্দের ব্যাপার | </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">চিলারায়
একজন মহান বীর পুরুষ ছিল যায় সামনত রয়্হা যুদ্ধ করে | সাহসী, যুদ্ধকৌশলে
অতি চতুর আর সেনা পরিচালনায় সুদক্ষ ছিল চিলারায় | বড় ভাই আর মহারাজ
নরনারায়নক খুব মানে আর সারা জীবন কোচ সেনার প্রধান হয়া কোচ সাম্রাজ্যের বিস্তার
করিবার জইন্যে নিজের জীবন উত্সর্গ করিয়া দিছিল | </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> এক বিশাল নৌবহর সৃষ্টি করিয়া কোচ সেনাবাহিনীক খুব শক্তিশালী
করিয়া তুলিচিল যার ফলে আহম সেনার মত শক্তিশালী সেনাবাহিনীক হারায় দিবা পরিচিল |
স্যালাকার যুগের উত্তর-পূর্বের সমস্ত রাইজ্যলাক পরাজিত করিয়া ভারতবর্ষের সঙ্গে
যুক্ত করিয়া দিছিল | যুদ্ধের সময় ঘোড়ার
উপর সওয়ার হওয়া নদীনালার উপর লম্ফ দিয়া পার হয়া শত্রুর উপর হামলা করিয়া প্রচুর
শত্রু সেনাক মারিয়া ফিলায় | পদাতিক সৈন্য আর নৌসেনাক কৌশলপূর্বক তৈনাত করিয়া
শত্রুর উপর হামলা করিয়া যুদ্ধ জয় করে | শত্রুর উপর মানসিক দাবাও সৃষ্টি করে যার
ফলে চিলারায় আক্রমন করিবার শুনিলে বেশির ভাগ শত্রু হাতাসে পালায় যায় | </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , "sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">আহমসেনার
সঙ্গে যুদ্ধের সময় </span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">এইটা শুনা গেইছে যে, শুক্লধ্বজ লড়াইয়ের
দৌরান একবার ঘোড়ার উপর সবার হয়া ভরলী নদী লম্ফ দিয়া পার করে আর চিলা পক্ষীর
মত ছোঁ মারিয়া শত্রু সেনার উপর হামলা
করিয়া বহু সৈন্যক হত্যা করে | বজ্র সমান তীব্রতা আর দ্রূত যুদ্ধ কলা-কৌশল দেখিয়া
শত্রু সেনা ভয়ে পালায়া যাইত | তার দৃষ্টি এত প্রখর ছিল আর যুদ্ধত শত্রুর উপড় এত
তেজ হানা দ্যায়, মনে হইত যে মেঘের উপর তকরা দ্যাওয়া(আকাশ) পথত আসিয়া চিলা পক্ষীর
মত ছোঁ মারিয়া শিকারক মাটি তকরা উঠায়
লেগায় | এইভাবে, তার অসাধারাণ যুদ্ধ কৌশলের জৈন্ন, শুক্লধ্বজের নাম পরিয়া যায়
‘চিলা রায়’ | শত্রু শিবিরত ভয়ে হরকম্প শুরু হয়া যায় জ্যালা চিলা রায় হানা দিত | </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">খুবে সুক্ষ ভাবে পরিকল্পনা করিয়া
সেনাবাহিনীক তৈরী করা, অগ্রসর হবার দিশা
বদলায় দিয়া শত্রুর উপর অচানক হামলা করিয়া
বরবাদ করা আর দরকার পরিলে পিছু হঠা, রাতির আন্ধারত কিংবা খারাব মৌসম হলে পরে
শত্রুক আক্রমন করা, প্রয়োজন অনুযায়ী সৈন্য আর যুদ্ধের সাজ-সরঞ্জাম ব্যবহার
করা – এইগিলা ছিল চিলারায়ের যুদ্ধ কৌশল
| </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">এক নায়া যুদ্ধ কৌশল যাকে ‘গেরিলা যুদ্ধ’
কহে, ওই পদ্ধত্তি চিলারায় প্রথম শুরু করে
| ওই রকম গেরিলা যুদ্ধ কৌশল পরে মারাঠা
সাম্রাজ্যের মহারাজা শিবাজী অবলম্বন করিছিল | মহারাজা নরনারায়ন সব সময়
রাজ্যভারের বিষয়ে চিলারায়ের সঙ্গে জল্পনা-কল্পনা করিত | ওয় কুন’হ দিন বন্দী বা
পরাজিত শত্রুর সঙ্গে দুর্ব্যবহার করে নি | মায়া-মানছিলাক আর ব্রাহ্মনক শ্রদ্ধা করিবা শিখাইচিল কোচ সেনাবাহিনীক | </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">শ্রীমন্ত সংকর দেব জ্যালা আহম রাইজ্য
থাকিয়া বিতারিত হয়া কোচ রাইজ্যত আসে স্যালা চিলারায়ের অনুরোধত মহারাজা নরনারায়ন
ওকে আশ্রয় দ্যায় | চিলারায় শ্রীমন্ত শংকরদেবের ভাজিতি কমলাপ্রিয়া ওরফে ভুবনেশ্বরী
দেবীক ব্যাহা করে | এইনং করে, শ্রীমন্ত এক স্বরণ নাম ধর্ম আর সাংস্কৃতিক
পুনরাবর্তন করিতে সমর্থ হইচিল| </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">যুদ্ধ কৌশলত চিলারায়ক মারাঠা সম্রাট
মহাবীর শিবাজীর সঙ্গে তুলনা করা হয় | </span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">ভারতের সামরিক ইতিহাসত চিলারায়ের মত
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বান্ধিবার ক্ষেত্রত অর অবদান চিরকালত সঘায় ফম রাখিবে | </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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কৌশলত চিলারায়ক মারাঠী সম্রাট মহাবীর শিবাজীর সঙ্গে তুলনা করা হয় </span><span style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">|<span lang="BN"> </span></span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "shonar bangla" , sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">ভারতের সামরিক ইতিহাসত
চিলারায়ের মত যোদ্ধার নাম সোনার অক্ষরত লেখা থাকিবে আর ভারতের উত্তর-পূর্ব
সম্পূর্ন বিশাল অংশটাক একসুত্রত বান্ধিবার ক্ষেত্রত তার অবদান চিরকালত সঘায় ফম
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সম্পর্কে বেশী কিছু জানিবা পারি না যেইটা জানা বিশেষ প্রয়োজন </span>| <span lang="BN">হামেরা এইটায় আগ্রহ করিবা চাহাচি যে যাতে দেশের ছাত্র-ছাত্রী আর হামার
দেশবাসী নিজেরই দেশের এক মহাবীরের সম্পর্কে বিস্তারিত ভাবে জানে আর চিনে </span>| <span lang="BN">চিলারায়ের আদর্শ যাতে সঘায় অনুসরণ করে</span>, <span lang="BN">তাহলেই হামার
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-69563858488275485882016-02-18T17:21:00.000-08:002016-02-19T07:29:54.287-08:00SOCIAL ISSUES & SC/ST STATUS OF RAJBANSHI/ KOCH-RAJBANSHI GROUP OF PEOPLE <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">I. <u>Geographical and Demographic Positions
of Rajbanshi Group of People<o:p></o:p></u></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">The ethnically one, Rajbanshi group, one
of the most tolerant indigenous people of strategically located areas in whole
of North Bengal(barring its hilly terrains); in a sizable portion of Assam;
western part of Meghalaya; Purnia, Kishanganj districts and eastern part of
Katihar district of Bihar; Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari districts of Nepal;
Rangpur, East Dinajpur districts and some parts of north west Mymensingh,
northern Rajshahi and Bogra districts of Bangladesh and lower parts of Bhutan
where these indigenous people ordinarily reside from time immemorial. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">They
are known as Koch-Rajbongshi in Assam, Rajbanshi Kshatriya, Palia, Surjapuria
in North Bengal and Bihar; Rajbanshi/Koch Rajbanshi/Tajpuria in Nepal and
Koch-Rajbongshi in Meghalaya and their adjoining areas. Rajbanshi Muslims are
integral part of these communities because of the one language and one culture.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">They
are victims of identity crisis, domination by mainstream people and division of
their homelands. Today they form majority population in rural areas as they
have been displaced from urban areas. Since their mother tongue is officially
not recognized, on record they have been identified by the mainstream language
of the state. Their population can be estimated as under:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Kamrup<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">198766<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Barpeta<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">691357<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Dhubri<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">729109<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Darrang<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">450321<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Nalbari<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">253152<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Bangaigaon<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">483883<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 8;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Kokrajhar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">398440<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 9;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Goalpara<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">330900<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 10;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Other
Districts<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">500000
(Approx.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 11;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Total<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">4075928<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 12;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 13;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Bihar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Purnia<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">654625<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 14;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Kishanganj<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">338189<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 15;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Katihar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">306814<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 16;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Total<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">1299628<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 17;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 18;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">North Bengal<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Maldah<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">797769<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 19;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Dakshin
Dinajpur<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">838138<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 20;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Uttar
Dinajpur<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">1653923<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 21;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Darjeeling<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">738729<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 22;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Jalpaiguri/Alipurduar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">2193864<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 23;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Cooch Behar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">1691451<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 24;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Total<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">7913874<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 25;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 26;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Meghalaya<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;"> Garo Hills districts<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">306344<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 27;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 28;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Bangladesh<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Rangpur/Rajshahi
Divisions<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">1685000<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 29;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Bhutan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">8840<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 30;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Nepal<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Morang<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">192941<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 31;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Jhapa<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">162530<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 32;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Sunsari<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 78.0pt;" valign="top" width="104"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">152699<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 33;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 57.2pt;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 2.0cm;" valign="top" width="76"><div class="DefaultText">
<br /></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 3.0cm;" valign="top" width="113"><div class="DefaultText">
<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Total<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">508170<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">Grand Total<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue;">15797784<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">II. <u>Scheduled Caste (SC) status in
West Bengal</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">In
North Bengal, majority of Rajbanshi people like to remain as Kshatriya and they
have a great respect to the great social reformer Roy Saheb Thakur Panchanan
Barma. Since, these people were majority in population i.e. almost 70% to 80%
prior to gaining Independence in 1947 and still in majority in rural North
Bengal, they should be given a share in state governance. Acute poverty and
lack of education are the drawbacks to these hapless people.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">In West
Bengal, Rajbanshi community has been placed in the list of scheduled caste
(SC). In rural South Bengal, they fall under <i>Kayastha</i> V<i>arna</i>. In
North Bengal, these people are better known as Rajbanshi <i>Kshatriya</i>. Keeping
in view of their backwardness, some scholars are advocating <i>Dalit</i> status
for them based on the principles propounded by late Shri Kanshi Ram and Ms. Mayawati
of ‘Bahujan Samaj Party’. There is no similarity between Rajbanshis of South
Bengal and North Bengal both socially and culturally. For this reason, <i>Dalit</i>
status may suit Rajbanshis in South Bengal districts but it does not attract
Rajbanshis of North Bengal. Educated and well to do Rajbanshis of North Bengal
feel ashamed to call them as SC. They take pride in calling themselves as
Kshatriya. Even, most of them do not advocate for grant tribal status (ST) as
most of their counterparts (Koch-Rajbanshi people) in Assam demand for such
status. In Purnia and Kishanganj districts of Bihar, Rajbanshis have been
placed in the list of OBC. In Bangladesh and Nepal, such caste wise distinction
does not exist among Rajbanshi people.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">SC
status given to Rajbanshis in West Bengal has helped only a meagre percentage
of Rajbanshis in North Bengal, say about not more than 7.5%, whereas, they are
still in majority in rural areas. As SC, 15% job reservation for them get divided
among more educated and advanced mainstream Bengalis. In urban areas, they sold off their lands
long back and have since been almost displaced. In turn, mainstream Bengali
people who mostly hailed from erstwhile East Pakistan and outsiders have
purchased urban lands from poor Rajbanshi people and today, they have taken the
centre stage in urban areas. Main reason as to why SC status failed is that
Rajbanshi people are poor and cannot compete with more knowledgeable and
well-groomed SCs belonging mainstream Bengali people. Thus, in reality, SC
status is helping everybody but the Rajbanshis in North Bengal. This
paradoxical situation is not understood by many of them and those who
understand, are shying away from identifying themselves as
Rajbanshi. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">III. <u>Struggle for Scheduled Tribe (ST)
status in Assam</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">In
Assam, the situation is desperate. In the fear of losing identity and lands to
outsiders, student organisations and some intellectuals in Assam are demanding
grant of scheduled tribe(ST) status to Koch-Rajbanshis. It happened earlier
also; in 1996, ST status was granted to Koch-Rajbongshis through promulgation
of ordinances four times in Assam which was in vogue for only a decade. Ever
since, refugees from Bangladesh started pouring in, they have been grabbing
lands from poor ethnic Koch-Rajbanshi people. Slowly, Bangladeshi refugees are
becoming more powerful in Assam politiclly. Autonomous region of Boroland has
added more difficulties to ethnic Koch-Rajbanshis of Assam. In Kokrajhar
district, Rajbanshi people were the domineering people till Boroland was
created. In their own land, Rajbanshis are becoming aliens. There is need to
check the influx of Bangladeshi refugees and at the same time, Boroland type
arrangements should be made to save the Rajbanshi people from getting extinct
in Assam.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Article 342 of the
Constitution of India notifies Scheduled Tribes as having five major
characteristics - primitive traits, geographical isolation, distinct culture,
shyness of contact with community at large and economic backwardness. Question
arises whether these characteristics still exist in Koch-Rajbanshis of Assam,
whether they deserve </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">ST
status or not. The issue needs political debate. However, going by the ground
realities, main objective for demanding ST status is to stop foreigners
(Bangladeshis) to grab lands in Assam. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">However, it is certain that grant of status
of ST with only 7% to 10% reservation in job will not stop them from getting
extinct from their motherland unless these ethnic people and majority in
population, they need to have a say in their governance. They must be given
civil and political rights as enshrined in Part-X, “The Scheduled and Tribal
Areas”, Article 244 in the Constitution of India. They must administer their
own areas as per wide ranging powers given in the Sixth Schedule. Simply, ST
Status is not enough. Off late, student organisations in Assam are demanding
separate ‘Kamotapur’ state. Option for a separate State or Autonomous body for
them should be the most viable proposition to adopt.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">IV. <u>Social Status in Nepal,
Bangladesh and other Areas</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">In
Meghalaya, this group of people prefer to be called ‘Koch’ and maintain their
traditional way of life. Apart from them, Koch-Rajbongshis of Meghalaya support
demand of ST status like their counterparts in Assam. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">In
Nepal, they are mostly known as Rajbanshi, Koch and Tajpuria. They are mostly
called ad Kshatriya and placed in higher social class. However, poverty and
lack of education downgraded their social status below mainstream Nepalis.
Outsiders settled in Nepal i.e. Madhesis who, politically, are counting their
shots more than Rajbanshis. Off late, Rajbanshi
organisations are demanding separate indentify from Nepalese and a separate
state named ‘Kochila’ within the federal structure of Nepal.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">In
Bangladesh, Rajbanshi people belong to Kshatriya Varna and feel proud to be so.
Renowned Rajbanshi social and political leader Roy Saheb Thakur Panchanan Barma
had begun ‘Kshatriya Movement’ from the soil of Bangladesh (the undivided
Bengal) in the first half of the last century. Bangladeshi Rajbanshis have no
political issue but, they do feel suffocated within their political set-up as
their freedom of speech has been curbed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;">In
Bhutan, small numbers of Rajbanshis have no issues of worth mentioning but
support the causes of Cooch Behar imbroglio. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">V. <u>Suggested Solutions</u>:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;"> Grant
of SC, ST or other backward caste (OBC) is not enough for Rajbanshi group of
people as their glorious history does not advocate lower social status in the
society. As explained in above mentioned
chapters such status is damaging for a people who are majority in a
geographically contiguous huge region in Indian peninsula. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: blue;"> To
safeguard both their lands and pride, constitutional safeguards should be
ensured, otherwise, the existence of this group of people will fall under grave
risk soon. Due to political reasons, mainstream people of Bengals, Assam, and
Nepal do not support justified causes of Rajbanshis. Thus, downfall of these
great, docile and patriot people has become certain which need to be checked if
we wish to save them from getting extinct. Even, if the demand for a separate
state for these ethnic Rajbanshi people of both North Bengal or grant of
autonomous region or union territory status should be considered on merit by
both the State Governments and Central Government as promised during the merger in 1949,
Rajbanshi dominated Cooch Behar kingdom was categorized as Class ‘C’ state.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;"> Rajbanshi group of people<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>gave their full support to freedom
struggle. When freedom came to<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>India,
people of not only erstwhile Cooch Behar Empire regardless of their caste and
creed were jubilant as they saw a ray of hope in making their homeland into a
full-fledged state of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Indian<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Republic. Then Hon’ble Prime Minister
of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and Home Minister Sardar Ballabhbhai Patel
assured the people of the state that their political and socio-economic
aspirations would be fulfilled after joining the union. Unfortunately, the
pride of Rajbanshis, erstwhile Cooch Behar got merged with West Bengal by a
political game plan orchestrated by then Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr.
Bidhan Chandra Roy. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">So, celebration on freedom
was lost, pride of Rajbanshis came under severe stress. Now, to regain their
lost pride and lands, these unfortunate people should be granted democratic
rights of true sense. People of these people residing all over the world are
looking at India for viable solution to their long pending issues as this is
largest democracy in the world where justice can be made available to the
deprived people. Assurances given by then Hon’ble Prime Minister of India,
Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and then Home Minister Sardar Ballabhbhai Patel should
be respected.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">Jai Hind !</span></span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-60655858255299838992015-10-06T09:05:00.001-07:002015-10-06T09:05:24.756-07:00Plight of Rajbanshi Community in Current Political Turmoil in Nepal and the Way Out<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">In the official record, as of today, indigenous Rajbanshi people constitute meagre 0.1% of total population of Nepal. Like their counterparts in India and Bangladesh, in Nepal also, these unfortunate people belonging to Rajbanshi community are caught in a vortex of both social and political predicament. Their actual population is almost half a Million. Their estimated population is 508170 as of today. Like Indian Rajbanshi people, for Nepali Rajbanshi people too, census count appears to be biased as most Rajbanshi people identify themselves as mainstream Nepali; thus their actual population is never truly depicted. In the heyday of monarchy and British hegemony, Rajbanshi people enjoyed domineering status in Nepalese society. During those days, they were in majority in Jhapa and Morang districts and sizable part of Sunsari district. In these districts, Rajbanshi community was the most prominent ethnic group. Today, their actual social status is not being shown in the official record as well as to the outside world. As per the media, Tharu group of indigenous people does not include Rajbanshi. Like India and Bangladesh, media is also shying away to highlight the issues of Rajbanshi people in Nepal as well. Today, these unfortunate people have been squeezed amidst party politics, pitfalls of modern day democracy and so-called secularism. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Over the years, especially after the end of British hegemony in Indian peninsula and with the air blowing in favour of democracy, lands held by Rajbanshi landlords went to the hands of outsiders and to the government sponsored agencies. With the land ceiling act being implemented, per head holding of land was limited to 28 Bighas only. The land ceiling policy choked the progress of Rajbanshi people as they lost their lands to cash rich outsiders, who came from India. Slowly, outsiders settled in Nepal, the Madhesi people appeared in the political scene of Nepal and started playing a major role in Nepali politics. Indigenous people had no option but to side either with the ruling majority parties or with the growing influence of Maoist and Madhesi people. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> When monarchy ended in 2007 and Nepal became a Republic in 2008, peace was expected to return in this Himalayan State. But, things have turned from bad to worse, politically. Fallout of chaotic democracy in its nascence and misconstrued secularism have been taking their toll in the erstwhile only Hindu kingdom in the world. Basic tenet of democracy ‘Power to the People’ is not followed in right earnest. Thus, Nepal is bleeding today, politically. So many innocent people have already lost their lives in the present turmoil of Constitution making imbroglio. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"> Rajbanshi leaders in Nepal are shying away from expressing political aspirations of their own people which their people actually deserve. As far as Morang and Jhapa districts are concerned, no political decision is likely to bring fruits in long run if the ethnic Rajbanshi people are not involved in the process of constitution making. Promulgation of a Constitution without giving due share to this community is not likely to succeed. Already, in the recent protest movement, numbers of Rajbanshi youth have sacrificed their lives for seeking justice for their people. Modesty of number of young women has been outraged by the police. Numbers of youth including women have been killed in recent past. Protests against neglecting the political interests of ethnic Rajbanshi people should not be brushed aside. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Some of the elected Rajbanshi members of Constituent Assembly (CA) are silent on recent excesses caused to the protesting Rajbanshi youth by the government officials and the police. Party compulsion and diktats of the mainstream people led party high commands force the party workers and leaders keeping their mouths shut. But, this is not the time to keep silence, need of the hour is to hear the voices of all the Nepalese people from all walks of social strata, otherwise these ethnic Rajbanshi people of Nepal will miss the opportunity to have their say in the new Constitution of Nepal. The caretaker government and the constituent assembly should pay heed to the protest rallies organised by certain Rajbanshi social and political groups. Hon’ble CA members such as Shri Bhim Raj Choudhary Rajbanshi (ex-State Minister for Home) of Nepali Congress; Shri Hari Bahadur Rajbanshi of CPN-UML (Communist Party of Nepal-United Marxist Leninist); Shri Amrit Lal Rajbanshi of Nepali Congress; Smt. Milan Kumari Rajbanshi of Nepal Ekta Party and other Top Rajbanshi leaders do sympathise with their fellow Rajbanshi people but party compulsion resist them from expressing their independent views. Now, they must come forward to press for rightful and just demands of the ethnic Rajbanshi people. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Protesting Rajbanshi youth and their social organisations are demanding separate state for them to be named as Kochila State, a sovereign country. This proposition appears to be impracticable in the present situation. However, these hapless people deserve their say in self-governance and political power should go in their hands. This is required for the success of democracy in Nepal. In a democracy, colonialism by mainstream Nepalese leaders over minority ethnic groups cannot survive for long. Keeping in view the interests of the majority Nepali people and Madhesi and different ethnic groups of people; an autonomous region named Kochila Autonomous Region (KAR) can be formed for these ethnic Rajbanshi people, consisting of Morang, Jhapa districts and a part of Sunsari district. Such arrangements are not only likely to bring everlasting peace among the people of Nepal but also, will see the light of all-round development in all fields of social, economic, cultural, linguistic and political. One must remember that ‘Smaller the Administrative Unit more Effective will be the Governance and faster will be the Development’. </span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-69320434945815846432015-07-05T09:12:00.001-07:002015-07-13T09:36:08.062-07:00NAME BAGDOGRA AIRPORT AS ‘BISHWABEER (VISHWAVEER) CHILARAI AIRPORT’<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Off late, numbers of opinions are
in the air regarding renaming one of the militarily strategic airports of the
nation i.e. Bagdogra, located in the plains near Siliguri of Darjeeling
district in West Bengal. Not going by the various names as suggested by
mainstream people of West Bengal and people with vested interests which hold no
much water, I wish to pen down my suggestion which is purely based on the
sacrifices and contributions made by the local Rajbanshi people while constructing
Bagdogra </span><span style="text-align: justify;">airport during World War-II. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">As I heard from my late father, our
forefathers were too glad to give their fertile lands to the Govt. of British
India, free of cost, for construction of a military air base for the Royal
Indian Air Force during World War-II. As the area was full of jungles with lush
green trees where tigers used to roar in the nights, the air base came to be
known as Bagdogra which connotes roaring of tiger in local Rajbanshi-Kamta
language (Bag denotes Tiger and Dogra denotes roaring). Once the airbase became
operational, as a good gesture, the Royal Indian Air Force authorities gave a free ride to some of our forefathers in their initial flights taking off from the newly constructed air base.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> Thus, Bagdogra airport has a
sentimental attachment with our local indigenous Rajbanshi people. If at all,
renaming of this airport is felt necessary, it must have a link to a historical
figure of the forefathers of Rajbanshi people. As many of us are aware of the
pristine glories of historical background of Koch-Rajbanshi people who were in
absolute majority in entire present day North Bengal, Purnea & Kishanganj
districts of Bihar, Morang, Jhapa & Sunsari districts of Nepal, major
portion of Assam, Western parts of Meghalaya, Northern Bangladesh and some of
adjoining areas. Who else, except, the
pride of Rajbanshi people, the great military commander and strategist who was
instrumental in unifying entire north-eastern kingdoms with mainland Indian
soil during great military campaign (1562 A.D.-1572 A.D.) led by Bishwabeer
(Vishwaveer) Chilarai, the trusted younger brother of Koch king Naranarayan and
the commander of Koch army during sixteenth century.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The sons of the soil in the
plains of the Darjeeling district undoubtedly are our Rajbanshi people. We have
a grand history and feel proud to be progenies of Chilarai, the great general
who was compared with great generals like Napoleon, the great and Marathi
Emperor ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji’. It will
be a great national service and welfare work for the people, if local indigenous
Rajbanshi people are honoured by renaming Bagdogra airport as ‘Bishwabeer
(Vishwaveer) Chilarai Airport’.</span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-61774163918872309492015-04-02T07:45:00.000-07:002018-03-14T03:04:41.872-07:00Proposal for Constitutional Recognition to Kamtapuri/ Rajbanshi Language and its Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Introduction<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi
is an old language and is spoken by a large ethnic group of people residing
from time immemorial in a vast region of eastern/ northeastern part of India.
Their demographic location is contiguously spread over entire North Bengal,
Lower & major portion of Assam, north-eastern districts of Bihar and
neighbouring countries viz. northern part of Bangladesh and north-eastern
districts of Nepal. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although their mother tongue meets all the criteria for
official recognition as a language, government patronage and official
recognition are essential for its existence and further development. With a
view to save this language from getting extinct, immediate steps should be
taken by our Govt. and, this language should be given constitutional
recognition and be included in the eighth schedule of the Constitution of
India.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. The <b><u>reasoning
and justification</u></b> for grant of constitutional recognition to Kamtapuri
language which is also known as Rajbanshi language have been described in
succeeding paragraphs.</span></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kamatapuri
Language and its Other Appellations/Names<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Over the ages, this
language evolved through vast areas in the eastern/north-eastern part of the
country and came to be known as different names such as:</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a) </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">North Bengal (West Bengal) : </span><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kamtapuri, Rajbanshi, Poliya.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">b) </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bihar</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(Purnia, Kishanganj, Katihar dist) : Rajbanshi</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">c) Assam : Koch-Rajbongshi, Goalparia</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d) Meghalaya : Koch-Rajbongshi</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">e) Bangladesh : Rajbanshi / Rangpuri</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">f) Nepal</span><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(Morang, Jhapa, Sunsari Dist)</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> : </span><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rajbanshi, Tajpuria/Tajpuri</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. For the reason being that large
populations speaking this language are spread over different States and Countries,
this language is known in different names. However, the language is same and
spoken from ancient period. Popular names of the language are Kamtpuri and
Rajbanshi. As Rajbanshi is the name of the major caste Hindu community speaking
the language and, as such, their mother tongue got the appellation as
Rajbanshi. Whereas, Kamtapuri represents speaking language of the land of
aboriginal communities consisting all segments of the aboriginal communities of
the entire region. These communities who are the sons of the soil speaking the
age-old language are Rajbanshi, Koch-Rajbongshi, Khen, Yugi, Kayastha, Mali,
Kurisajjan, Brahmin, Jalua, Muslim, Tribal etc. Therefore, from both demographic
and contiguous geographical location's point of view, the name of the language
as Kamtapuri appears to be more appropriate.</span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Evolution of
Kamatapuri/Rajbanshi language<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. The origin of this language dates back
to ancient period. The people whose mother tongue is Kamtapuri relate to
ancient <i>‘Pragjyotishpur’</i> and <i>‘Kamrup-Kamata’ </i>kingdoms of
eastern/northeastern India. Trace of this language is clearly visible in old
scriptures and writings such as <i>‘Charya Padas or Caryagiti’</i> verses which
were believed to have been written and sang by Buddhist monks between eighth
and twelve century. </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As evidenced from the writing from Govt. of India publication ‘Some
Positions on A Literary History of India’ written by Sujit Mukherjee of Central
Institute of Indian Languages - ‘<i>The pada form as seen in the Caryagiti verses
probably got projected to the rest of India through Sanskrit work, the
Gita-Govinda of Jayadeva</i>.’ <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Around that period, while traces
of contemporary languages such as Oriya and Bengali were not found and another
language Assamese was yet to originate, Kamata or Kamrupi language was in vogue
and was famous as <i>Lingua-Franca</i>. This language was used by the rulers
for their royal correspondences. A stanza from <i>Charya Pada</i> which fully
resembles Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi is reproduced below:</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">‘Talat mor ghar nahi padabeshi -
I<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hadit Bhat nahi niti abeshi – II<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Beng sangsar badhil jaya – I<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Duhil dudh ki bente Somay – II’<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kamtapuri has the most similarity with the ‘Charya Pada’, which is
believed to have written much before the development of Assamese, Bengali and
Nepali languages. Whatever may be name of the language, being the mother tongue
of over a crore of people residing from time immemorial in the country and
neighbouring countries should find a place in the list of those languages
recognized by the Constitutions of respective countries. India, our beloved
country should take the foremost step in this direction.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another trace of the language can be found in a song of Gonnath which is
an example of Nath Sahitya (literature) of Yugi community written during 11<sup>th</sup>
and 12<sup>th</sup> century in Kamtapuri. The same is produced below:</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> ‘Thube --- Thube---<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Thube nana thube saje<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Kana kari Jhumur baje.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Bajuk jhumur bajuk tal<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Eai girita dekhir bhal…’<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This language was the official language of Kamata-Koch Empire which
reigned from sixteenth century till beginning of last century. However, due to
lack of patronage from the British rulers of Bengal province, this language
languished literally, while English, Bengali and Assamese flourished. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While prose style of writing was not developed in the entire eastern
part of the country, there was an evidence of Kamtapuri prose style of writing
during the golden period of Kamata-Koch king Maharaja Nara Narayan. In the year
1555 AD, the Maharaja wrote a letter to then Ahom king Chukampha in the
following lines in Kamatapuri script:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Swasti sakal digddantikar Talas phalanxsamiran Prachalita him karpur
haritrasaka Kailash Kalapan durath - Lekhong karjancha. Etha amar kusal. Tomar
kusal nirantare banchakari. Akhan tomar amar santosh sampadak patrapatri
gatayat haile ubhayanukul pritir beej ankurit haite rahe…” <o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> The above letter is considered the
first available prose style of witting in Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi language which
preceded prose writing in Bengali or Assamese. This letter was also the living
evidence of its being a full-fledged language and not a mere dialect of Bengali
or Assamese. Thus, position of this language in the arena of Indian languages
is very old and rich in appellations of contemporary Indo-Aryan or
Indo-Barman/Tibetan languages.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To substantiate the factual position, we reproduce the excerpts from a self-research
oriented painstakingly written book – ‘Koch Rajbanshi Kamtapuri – The Truth
Unveiled’ written by self, published in
2007 by M/s Vicky Publishers , Guwahati 2007, Page No.195 –<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Dr. Ajay
Chakraborty in his book, “Litterateur in Kamata Koch Behar Rajdarbar” wrote, ‘
As regards, the language of the literatures, written in Kamata Koch Behar
Rajdarbar, especially from the 14<sup>th</sup> to 16<sup>th</sup> century, were
written in Kamrupi dialect. At that time, the Bengali language and the Assamese
languages had not taken definite shape. These two languages have taken definite
shape from 18<sup>th</sup> century”. By saying so, Dr. Ajay Chakraborty has
indicated that both the modern Bengali and Assamese languages took shape out of
Kamata language. In this regard, Dr. T.C. Rastogi was more blunt in saying the
truth in Maulana Azad Academy Journal, Lucknow (May 1-31, 1993) – “the writings
of the so called Paschim Bangla Bhasa (Bengali) or Asamiya Bhasa (Assamese)
should be regarded as the writings of the Kamata language (Rajbanshi-Kamata) in
as much as it not dead but still living language of the Kamata region. The
Kamata language is not Rajbanshi dialect of a caste or tribe. It is language of
the people, for the region described above. The Kamata language should not be
regarded as a mere dialect of Bengali or Assamese language. It is language in
which the first vernacular writings of the region were attempted and may be
called the root of the present Bengali and Assamese languages."</span></span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In view of what is stated above, it is evident that Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi
language is a full-fledged language which has evolved through ages. The facts
have been elaborately brought out by number of Rajbanshi-Kamatapuri authors;
especially to quote one is Shri Dharma Narayan Barma in his magnum opus
“Kamatapuri Bhasha Prasanga’. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">More recently, Mr. Mathew Toulmin, an Australian
research scholar has taken years to visit villages and areas where this
language is spoken and published his research papers named ‘Language History of
Kamta and Cooch Behar Region’ Pacific Linguistics, Research School of Pacific
and Asia Studies, the Australian National University, Australia, 2009.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Also, presently, number of research scholars and
academicians in India and neighbouring countries are engaged in finding out the
rich linguistic background of Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi language. A State Government
sponsored ‘Rajbanshi Bhasha Academy’ has been recently established at Cooch
Behar in West Bengal for development of this language. </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">By judging the rich historical background, considering its pristine
glory and being the mother tongue of over a crore of people, Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi
language deserves higher official position in our nation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Position of Kamatapuri Speaking People<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Since, the communities speaking the
language are spread over different States of our nation as well as neighbouring
countries; it is difficult to calculate the actual population as
Kamtapuri-Rajbanshi language is not yet recognised officially. Also, after the
independence of India, community wise population was not shown in the census
reports. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A serious variance was evolved due to non-recognition of their mother
tongue. As such, their mother tongue was shown as Bengali. This is evident from
report of ‘Census of India, 1951, Village-wise Mother-Tongue Data for Certain
Selected Border Thanas of Midnapur,
Malda, West Dinajpur & Darjeeling Districts, West Bengal’. To substantiate
this fact, it is pertinent to mention here that in the aforesaid report, for
exclusively Rajbanshi dominated villages in Kharibari, Phansidewa Thana areas of
Siliguri sub-division in Darjeeling district, mother tongue of Rajbanshis was
recorded as Bengali by the census workers and not by actual mother tongue. This
was probably done as Kamatapuri/Rajbanshi language is not officially recognized.
Such a huge population spread over large contiguously located geographical area
having a history of their own and an age-old language cannot simply be called a
dialect of Bengali, Assamese or Nepali. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The British administrators identified the Rajbanshis as Bengali as Rajbanshi
inhabited areas fell within Bengal Province. This</span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> aberration showing Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi as dialect of Bengali needs
to be corrected by recognizing their mother as Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi</span><b style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</b></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Population
of Rajbanshi People as per Census of India, 1931 & </span></span></u></b><b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Census
of India, 1951</span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. <b><u>Erstwhile Bengal Province</u></b><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></span></div>
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document mentioning Rajbanshi people can be found in the reports of Census of
India, 1931 and Census of India, 1951 in which Caste, Tribe and Race were taken
into account. As per Census of India, 1931 Volume V, Part I, Report by
A,E.Porter, M.A.,(OXON) of the Indian Civil Service, Superintendent of Census
Operations, Bengal, population of Rajbanshi community only was <b>1,806,390. <o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Relevant portion of page No.454 of the aforesaid Census report is
appended below:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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almost half in Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Dinajpur are Rajbangshis, but with
the exception of the State</i><i> </i><i>of Cooch Behar where more than four-fifths of the
Hindu population are of this caste...”<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; text-align: center;"><u>Rajbangshi</u> </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px; text-align: center;">1881 : Not on record</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">1891 : </span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">942,230</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">1901 : </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">1,898,241*</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">1911 : </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">1,808,790</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">1921 : </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">1,727,111</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">1931 : </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">1,806,390</span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">As per the Chapter No.553 in ‘Details of
Hindu Castes of above mentioned Census of India, 1931, Report Page 475, it was
reported that <i>“The Rajbangshis are amongst the castes illustrated in
diagrams Nos.XII-8 and XII-9. Taking the figures as they stand the numbers are
1,806,390, and they are the 3<sup>rd</sup> largest caste in Bengal.” </i></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US">As per Statement No.XII-10, page 453 of above
mentioned Census of India, 1931 report, Rajbangshis are majority amongst Hindu
population in Rajshahi Division comprising of districts – Rajshahi, Dinajpur,
Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Rangpur, Bogra, Pabna and Malda. Cooch Behar State,
Rajbangshis are overwhelmingly in majority.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> As the mother tongue of
Rajbanshis/Koch-Rajbangshis was named as Bengali by the British Indian
Government, in Assam, their actual population got intermixed with actual
Bengali people residing in Assam.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rajbanshis were shown as Bengali speaking people as per Census of India,
1951, Volume XII, Assam, Manipur and Tripura. In its Part I-A, Table A,
page-413, during 1931 Bengali speaking population was 1,699,456 and Assamese
speaking population was 1,993,106 i.e. almost 40:60 in ratio. During 1951,
Bengali speaking population was 1,447,075 and Assamese speaking population was
4,972,493 i.e. more than 1/3<sup>rd</sup> was Bengali speaking people residing
in Assam. Therefore, actual population
of Rajbanshis in Assam was unclear. It is pertinent here to mention that in
Assam, population of Rajbanshis/Koch-Rajbongshis is comparatively much more
than Bengali. Showing them as Bengali is an aberration that needs to be
corrected.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, going by the reality that Rajbanshis were in majority in
undivided Goalpara district in Assam and almost equal with Assamese and other
castes/tribes in Darrang and Kamrup districts, their population can be derived
from the figures Census of India, 1951, Volume XII, Assam, Manipur and Tripura,
Part-I-B, Report, page 160, Subsidiary Table 8.9 (copy enclosed). Accordingly,
Rajbanshi/Koch-Rajbanshi population during 1931 was as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a) Undivided Goalpara district – 441644 (out
of total population of 883288),<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">b) Undivided Darrang district – 292408 (out
of total population of 584817),<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">c) Undivided Kamrup district – 488373 (out of
total population of 976746).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Besides
the above, Rajbanshis/Koch-Rajbongshis have been residing in large scale in
other districts of undivided Assam.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bihar</span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">9. As per Census of India, 1951, Volume V,
Bihar, Part I- Report, Chapter I, page 30, total population of Kishanganj
sub-division (which is located along North Bengal) was 560508. Since, half of
the population of the sub-division consist of Rajbanshis, their population was
about 280254. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Present Day Estimated Population of the Ethnic Rajbanshi People Speaking
the Kamatapuri/Rajbanshi Language<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10. Although, accurate data
has not been made available in the census reports of post-independence era,
based on SC/ST status and poverty level of these people and based on an
internal survey, demographic spread and population of the speaking this language is as under:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>a)</b> <b>Assam : </b></span></span><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4075928</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">b) West Bengal : </span></span></b><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7913874</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">c) Bihar : </span></span></b><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1299628</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">d) Meghalaya : </span></span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b>306344 (Including Koch/Koch-Rajbongshis)</b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: left;"><b>e) Bangladesh : </b></span><b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1685000</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">f) Bhutan : 8840</span></span></b></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Publications
in Kamtapuri-Rajbanshi Language</span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">11. There are number of publications relating
to rich cultural heritage and historical background of Kamtapuri-Rajbanshi
language written by various authors in Bengali, Assamese, English and in this Kamatapuri
language as well. Apart from old written works such as Charya Pada and letter
of Kamata-Koch king Nara Narayan to Ahom king in the year 1555 AD, which prove
that this was the vernacular in ancient and medieval eastern/north-eastern
India, out of many written well known writers, a list of only 100 names of
modern publications in this language and Koch-Kamata script are mentioned at
the end of this writing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Recognition conferred for Kamtapuri-Rajbanshi Language<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">12. Recognition and literary awards are many
given to various authors on Kamtapuri language at local levels. At official
level, recent award was given to Dr. Girija Shankar Ray for his literary works
on Rajbanshi (Kamatapuri) language by the prestigious Sahitya Academy. Late
Ambika Charan Choudhury, a great author and well known figure among the
Rajbanshi communities has been conferred the title of ‘Kamata Ratna’ by many
cultural and literary organisations. He was also a recipient of ‘Bir Chilarai’
award, instituted by the Govt. of Assam. Besides official recognition given to
these two prominent authors for their contribution to this language, there are
numerous writers in Kamatapuri/Rajbanshi language who have been conferred awards
at local level by various social organisations. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Latest
Developments<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">13. Mr. SS Ahluwalia, Hon’ble Member of
Parliament from Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency and Chairman, Committee on
Privileges of Indian Parliament, who has vast knowledge on historical, socio-economic,
cultural and political background of Rajbanshis and their age-old language, has
been kind enough to raise the issue in the Lok Sabha during zero hour on the 12<sup>th</sup>
August 2014 for constitutional recognition of Kamtapuri language and its
inclusion in 8<sup>th</sup> Schedule of the Constitution of India. The Bill for
constitutional recognition of Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi language is likely to be
tabled and get passed in the Parliament under able leadership of the Hon’ble MP
in near future. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">14. A high level committee formed by the
Govt. of India on ascertaining eligibility of constitutional recognition of 38
Indian regional languages is underway. Keeping in view it being an old language
spoken by over a crore of people residing in a contiguously located areas in
West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan; having
numerous written works/publications in this language and awards won by number
of authors, undoubtedly, Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi language deserves top most slot
among all aspiring regional languages in India for official recognition. <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">15. In view of the reasons described above in
details which are fully justifiable, it will be appropriate for the august
house of the Indian Parliament to render all possible support for development
of Kamtapuri/Rajbanshi language and grant constitutional recognition to this
language by inclusion in the eighth schedule of the Constitution of India.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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BOOKS ON KAMTAPURI / RAJBANSHI LANGUAGE</span></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">1<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dhukhiyar
Kuthi<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dr. Amiya
Bhushan Mazumdar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">2<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nilua Deoar
Talat<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Amulya
Debnath<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Amar Kalika<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Amarendra
Nath Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">4<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Abo<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Md. Afsar
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">5<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nidhua
Pathar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kachhema
Khatun<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">6<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Mor Desh Mor
Premer Swadesh<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kumar Souvik<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">7<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hatia Mor
Bandhu Hatia Mor Soug<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kshirod
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">8<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nokholiar
Banshi<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gokul Kr Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">9<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Mayna Matir
Gaan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dr. Girija
Shankar Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">10<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kather
Dotora Kare Rao<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gouri Mohan
Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 11;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">11<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Tor Peeriti<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 12;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">12<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Maynar
Chokhur Jal<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Guneshwar
Adhikari<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 13;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">13<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ekena Manshi
Chay<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jatin Barma<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 14;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">14<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bhokosh<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Biren Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 15;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">15<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Maishal
Bandhu<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Brajendra
Lal Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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</td>
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 16;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">16<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Koch Biharer
Loukik Shabda Kosh<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Fulmati
Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 17;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">17<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ashol Ghata<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bachha Mohan
Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 18;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">18<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ayong Fuler
Madhu<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Biren Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 19;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">19<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kuraler Chot<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Biren ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 20;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">20<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Teesta Parer
Moishal<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Biren Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">21<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Juger Haoa
Badli Geiche<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Biren Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">25<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Din Jay Rati
Jay<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Binod Bihari
Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">26<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bura Burir
Katha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Manmohan Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">27<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Janam Nim
Phir Sakal To Hobe<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dr.
Nikhilesh Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">28<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chetona<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nirod Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 26;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">29<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Maner Agun<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 27;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">30<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Smritir
Jhankar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 28;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">31<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sujan Bandhu<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kabi Ratna
Shyama Pada Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 29;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">32<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Swarlipi
Saha Bhaoiya<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 30;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">33<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sujan Sonar
Ghat<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 31;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">34<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Baurali<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sachindra
Nath Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 32;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">35<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sukh Chanday
Sukher Habilash<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sujan Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<tr style="height: .05pt; mso-yfti-irow: 33;">
<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">36<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dukhini
Kamata Ayi<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sushil
Chandra Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">37<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Oki Garial
Bhai<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sushil
Kkrishna Das<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">38<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chhutu
Golper Dali<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Suhash Nath<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">39<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bunsirir Dak<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">40<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gharjeya<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Haripada Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">41<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jam Rajar
Bipad (Drama)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hari Mohan
Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">42<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chechay
Selukas Ki Bichitra Ei Desh<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">43<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Beranir
Katha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">44<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sati Sunity<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gokul Kumar
Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">45<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Uttar Banga
O Sanskritir Sandhane<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Centre For
Studies in Local Languages and Culture<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="EN-US">(</span>Published by North Bengal University0</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">46<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Praner Sur
Bhaoiya<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Khandakar
Mohammad Ali Samrat<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">47<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Fulmatir
Shesh Akash<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sri Ramadhan
Choudhury<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">48<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Khuter Bilai</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="EN-US">(<o:p></o:p></span>One Act Play0</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Santosh
Singha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">49<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kalnattir
Kabita<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dr.
Nikhilesh Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">50<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Charya Pada<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dharma Narayan
Barma<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">51<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ai Bhasha
Kamatapuri Kamisan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">52<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Uttarbange
Rajbanshi Samajer Debdebi O Puja Parbon<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dr. Girija
Shankar Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">53<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rajbanshi
Abhidan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kalindra
Nath Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">54<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Koch
Rajbanshi Bhashar Byakaran<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Raghunath
Choudhury<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">55<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Yubaraj
Shukladhwajor Sahitya Protibha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ambika
Charan Choudhury<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">56<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kamata Kabya<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ananta Ray
& Nagen Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">57<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jag Gaan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sukh Bilash
Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">58<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chhapar Mela<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Minati
Adhikari<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">59<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Saat Bhaiya<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="EN-US">(</span>Collection of Rajbanshi Poems0</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dr. Girija
Shakar Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">60<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sabdarthor
Moulik Bishleshan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ambika
Charan Choudhury<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">61<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Lipisutra<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kamalesh
Sarkar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">62<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dukshe Din
Jay<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">63<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Re Bandhab<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">64<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ai Manab
Jiban<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">65<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Galfar Jhopa<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hari Pada
Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">66<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Joy Baba
Jolpesh<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">67<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kamatapur
Katha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gundhar
Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">68<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dhaola
bagila<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">69<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="EN-US">Notun
Diganta(</span>Composition on Stories, Poems, Songs and Articles)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nalini
Ranjan Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">70<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Tor Piriti<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kumar Souvik<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">71<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Uttar Bangat
Bhasha Samashya<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ranjana Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">72<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Buk Bhange
Mor Nadir Dainya<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Sujan Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">73<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ukasher
Ukkatha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nikhilesh
Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">74<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Asami (Novel)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Tara Mohan
Adhikari<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">75<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Uttar Banger
Fullara Pohati<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Biren Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">76<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dukhati<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Minati
Adhikari<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">77<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rajbanshi
Mahabharat<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dr.
Dhijendra Nath Bhakat<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">78<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="EN-US">Kabita
Kungkurar Suta (<o:p></o:p></span>Collection of Poems)</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Santosh
Sinha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">79<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dotorar Dang<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">80<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nidhua
Pathar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Karna
Debnath<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">81<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chhara
Chhobit A, Aa, Ka, Kha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ashim Kumar
Barma<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">82<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chhaoar Para<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Abdul Aziz<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">83<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bhoral Barna
Porichoy<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Tara Mohan
Adhikari<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">84<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hidder Katha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">85<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bhasha
Andoloner Garaj Kyane<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">-do-<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">86<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Naire
Maisher Gari<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jyotsna
Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">87<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Raidak<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kshitindra
Mohan Sarkar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">88<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Bagh Dhenuk<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="DefaultText">
<span style="color: #cc0000;">(Monthly Journal0</span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Edited by
Bharat Chandra Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">89<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Mansua<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="EN-US">(</span>Monthly Journal)</span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Edited by
Jagabandhu Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">90<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Karakshap<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kailash
Chandra Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">91<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kamata
Darpan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gouri Mohan
Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">92<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gurufela<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="DefaultText">
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="EN-US">(</span>Souvenir)</span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Edited by
Dhanapati Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-top: none; border: solid black 1.0pt; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 43.05pt;" valign="top" width="57"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">93<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Smriti
Grantha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="DefaultText">
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span lang="EN-US">(</span>Souvenir)</span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Edited by
Gouri Mohan Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">94<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gorashi
Bahana<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Manindra
Adhikari<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">95<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Anneshan<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Dr. Prahlad Singh<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">96<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 124.85pt;" valign="top" width="166"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Degor<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; border-bottom: solid black 1.0pt; border-left: none; border-right: solid black 1.0pt; border-top: none; height: .05pt; mso-border-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid black .25pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid black .25pt; padding: 0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; width: 115.5pt;" valign="top" width="154"><div class="DefaultText">
<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Nikhilesh
Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Shiltorsha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">(Journal)</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Edited by
Samar Ray<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thakur
Panchanan Smarak<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kshitish
Chandra Barman<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">99<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ratnopithot
Abhimukhi<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ambika
Charan Choudhury<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">100<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ti-Purani
Katha<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kamalesh
Sarkar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-36186896678467428992014-11-29T09:06:00.001-08:002014-11-29T09:16:54.942-08:00KEY-NOTE ADDRESS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ইতিহাস আর সাংস্কৃতিক ট্রেডিসনের উপড় সান্স্কৃতিক সেমিনার-কাম-ওআর্কশপ আর’হ
সাংস্কৃতিক কার্যক্রম, তারিখ ৩রা নভেম্বর ২০১৪ (ইং)</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">, </span></u></b><b><u><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">স্থান-আর্য অডিটরিয়াম</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">, </span></u></b><b><u><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">দেশরাজ ক্যাম্পাস</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">, </span></u></b><b><u><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">সী-ব্লক</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">, </span></u></b><b><u><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">ইস্ট অফ কৈলাশ</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">,</span></u></b><b><u><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"> নয়া দিল্লী </span></u></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Seminar-cum-Workshop
on Koch Rajbongshi History and Cultural Tradition and Cultural Programme </span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">on
3<sup>rd</sup> November, 2014 at Arya Auditorium, Desh Raj Campus, ‘C’ – Block,</span></u></b><b><u><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Near ISKON Temple, East of Kailash, New Delhi -110065</span></u></b></span></div>
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& Greetings to the Chair, Chief Guest, Special Guests and the audience)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">আজিকার এই
ঐতিহাসিক অনুষ্ঠানত </span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">দেশ বিদেশ থাকিয়া এতলা সম্মানীয় গুনী-মানী
জনক সম্বোধন করিবার সুযোগ পুয়ার জৈন্ন কোচ-রাজবংশী সাংস্কৃতিক সোসাইটি</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">, </span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">কোকরাঝাড়</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">, </span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">আসাম-ক মুই আন্তরিক অভিবাদন জানাচু </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">|</span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"> আমার দেশের বিহার, পশ্চিম বঙ্গ, আসাম আর মেঘালয় থাকিয়া আসা অতিথি,
শিল্পী সহ বাংলাদেশ আর নেপাল থাকিয়া আসা শিল্পী আর অতিথিলাক বিশেষ ভাবে ধন্যবাদ দেছু|
আর সাথে, মুই-ও নিজে গর্বিত বোধ করেচু এই জৈন্ন যে ভারতের রাজধানী দিল্লীত প্রথম বার এই
রকম সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠান সম্মিলিত আমরা আয়োজন করছি | আমরা সঘায় ভাগ্যশালী হবার সুযোগ পাইছি যে
আজি আমার ঐতিঝ্যশালী ইতিহাস আর সংস্কৃতির সম্পর্কে জানিবা পারিমো| </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I
take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to Koch-Rajbongshi Cultural
Society, Kokrajhar, Assam for giving me the honour to address this historic
cultural meet. We extend our heartiest welcome to our esteemed guests from our
country as well as neighbouring countries of Nepal and Bangladesh. It’s a
matter of great honour to be part of this historic programme as this is the first
programme of this kind that we are collectively organising at New Delhi,
capital of India, my country. I must say that all of us present here are lucky
enough to get the opportunity to know about one of the largest and oldest ethnic
people of this part of the world who have a glorious past with brilliant
history and rich cultural heritage. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">We
all know that we are much less talked about people in the Indian subcontinent
because we are docile, peace loving, publicity shy but patriotic. We are the
people whose forefathers were the aborigines of eastern and north-eastern part
of Indian sub-continent who guarded the frontiers from foreign aggression and
maintained sanctity of the motherland. They were the true sentinels of the
nation. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">আমার সম্মন্ধে দেশের লোকে বেশী জ্ঞান রাখে
না| কারণ, আমরা শান্ত শিষ্ট, সহন্শালী আর
শান্তিপ্রিয়| আমার ইতিহাস অনেক পুরানা| ইতিহাস পরিলে জানা যায় যে আমার পূর্বজলা দেশের
প্রহরী ছিল, দেশক রক্ষা করে|আজিকার প্রোগ্রাম দেখিলে শুনিলে তোমরা সঘায় জানিবা
পারিবেন যে আমার ইতিহাস আর লোক সংস্কৃতি কত বিশাল আর ঐতিঝ্যশালী| </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">With the aim to make the people aware
of our glorious history and rich cultural heritage, today’s
seminar-cum-workshop is going to be very useful. We will get to get to know our
origin and pristine glories of the past which, I am sure will make everyone of us feel proud. Let me again tell you that
ethnically one, one of the most tolerant indigenous people of strategically
located areas in whole of North Bengal (barring its hilly terrains); in a major
part of Assam; western part of Meghalaya; Purnia and Kishanganj districts of
Bihar; Jhapa and Morang districts of Nepal; Rangpur, East Dinajpur districts
and northern Rajshahi division of Bangladesh and lower parts of Bhutan where our
indigenous people ordinarily reside from time immemorial. We are known as
Koch-Rajbongshi in Assam, Rajbanshi Kshatriya in North Bengal and Bihar;
Rajbanshi/Koch Rajbanshi in Nepal and Koch-Rajbongshi in Meghalaya and
adjoining areas. Deshi-Rajbanshi Muslims, Christians, Buddhist and Tribal form
integral part of our communities because of the one language and one culture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">We
have been unlucky in number of social aspects. Firstly, we have been suffering
from identity crisis. While we form majority in rural population, most of us
have been displaced from urban areas. Since, our mother tongue is officially
not recognized, on record, we are not identified by our mother tongue. As per
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2 crore but our presence is not
felt publicly. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In
history books available today, not much has been mentioned related to glorious
chapters of Kamata-Koch-Rajbongshi history. In Assam, to some extent, mention
of Pragjyotishpur, Barman dynasty, Kamrup-Kamata kingdom and Koch king Nara
Narayan and Viswa Mahaveer Chila Ray was made in their history books. Although,
history of Kamata-Koch kingdom was an integral part of history in Assam and was
taught in schools and colleges till few years back; now, it is being slowly
done away with. In Bihar and West Bengal, our glorious history is not all
taught in Schools and Colleges. This aspect needs introspection and reversal. I
feel, we are ourselves, are responsible for making our history obscure, unknown
to the nation and the world. We have given opportunity to others to write our
history that gave them the liberty to mold it to their convenience and to serve
their socio-economic and political purpose. Therefore, it is imperative on our
part to do research work and write it down to bring out the truth about our
history. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-font-size: 15.0pt; mso-bidi-language: BN; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We
must know our history and write about it extensively. At times, history gets
distorted due to various reasons. It often becomes victims of political
upheaval and social degradation within the society. A kind of neo-colonialism
within the country and neighbouring countries has done much damage to the
history of Kamta-Koch-Rajbongshi people. While, mainstream people of Bengal,
Assam, Bangladesh, Bihar and Nepal have written volumes of their history and
highlighted their achievements, lack of interest, shyness, identity crisis and
fear of neo-colonialism among Koch-Rajbongshis prevented them to write and
highlight their glorious past. To cite an example, illustrious event of decade
long successful military campaign by Koch forces under able commandership of
Shukladhwaja, popularly known as Chila Ray, younger brother Koch king Nara
Narayan during sixteenth century which enabled unification of whole North East
with mainland India has remained unknown to many Indians and scholars. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
have a firm conviction that history makes or mar a people. Without history,
identity gets lost in other mainstream people and finally communities disappear
forever. Disintegration among Koch
Rajbongshi people and differences among us in different parts of our own
country, India and neighbouring Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal are the result of
lack of knowledge about our own history. Further deterioration of the identity
and dignity of Koch-Rajbongshi people can be checked only when history of these
people is written and read by one and all. Ancient, medieval, modern histories
of our people carry such brilliance that one may wonder as to why such a great
history of Koch-Rajbongshi is still not widely discussed in forums and taught
in schools, colleges and universities. More research work need to be carried
out to dig out the true history of our people, then only brilliance of Koch - Rajbongshi
history will be come to light and dignified identity of our people will be once
again revived.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We
speak a language which traces its origin in our scriptures, ancient literatures
and old documents used by rulers of number of kingdoms in eastern and
north-eastern India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Our mother tongue was the main via
media or the <i>lingua franca</i> of Koch and Ahom kings during sixteenth century. Our
language has the closest similarity with the ‘Charyapad’, which was believed to
have written much before the development of modern Assamese, Bengali and Nepali
languages. Whatever may be name of the language, our mother tongue should find
a place in the list of those languages recognised by the Constitutions of
respective countries. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We speak
in different tones but our language is one. Whatever may be the name as decided
by the law makers and scholars, constitutional recognition should be given to
our language. There are 38 regional languages pending for inclusion in the 8<sup>th</sup>
Schedule of our Constitutional in our country, India. Our language is one of
them as mentioned ‘Kamtapuri’. It is learnt that a high level committee is
studying the proposal under certain parameters to consider grant of
constitutional recognition. The parameters are-total number of people speaking
in that language, contiguous areas where the people speaking the
language, how old is the language, number of publications in that language,
awards and recognition of the language by recognised organisations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Our
language which is also known as Rajbanshi, Rangpuri, Tajpuri, Palia, Goalparia,
Deshi etc. More than 1.5 Crore people across India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and
Nepal speak in our language. Areas where our people reside are geographically
contiguous from time immemorial. The language is as old as historical records
are available. As already said, ‘Charrya Pad’, believed to have written during
7</span></span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> to 10</span></span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> century AD has the closest similarity with
that of our Kamta-Koch-Rajbanshi language than any other language including modern
Bengali, Oriya and </span><span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">Assamese</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">. Numbers of publications have already been written
in our language. Eminent Rajbanshi scholar, Dr. Girija Shankar Ray has been
awarded with Sahitya Academy award few years back. In fact, our language should
be considered as the number one contender for constitutional recognition and
inclusion in the 8</span></span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Schedule of the Constitution.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As
we have different styles and dialects as our geographical areas change, at
times, we find it difficult in communicating among our Koch-Rajbongshis of
Assam, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Bihar and Nepal. We need to have a standard
language of both as spoken and written. I personally feel that being the
sweetest, the language that is spoken by the Rajbongshi people living in an
axis from Rangpur in Bangladesh, undivided Goalpara district(Dhubri/Gauripur) of Assam, to
Mid-Jalpaiguri district in North Bengal is most suitable to become the standard
language. Rajbanshi Academy established by Govt. of West Bengal recently in
Cooch Behar is doing a yeomen’s service for the language. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Main
hurdle against our development is the problem in regard to our identity.
Identity crisis has been doing the most damage to our existence. I appeal to
all literate and well placed Rajbongshis not to feel shy to identify themselves
as Rajbongshi. Remember, if someone hides his or her identity, it helps the
other communities to rise while our people go to oblivion. This way, we will not be able to save our
communities from getting extinct. It is heartening to note that today, many a learned
Koch-Rajbongshi have come forward not hiding his or her identity and raises his
or her voice claiming restoration of their identity. Today’s cultural programme
should usher in a new dawn for our people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Development of cultural aspects of a particular community
has a deep and long lasting impact on itself
and on the society as a whole. For example, widespread celebration of ‘Bihu’
with songs and dances in Assam, has acclaimed a higher cultural status not only
in Assam but in both national and international forums. Similarly, Rabindra
Sangeet has attained a much acclaimed position not only in Bengal and India but
all over the world. When we talk about our own cultural practices, we can feel
the indifference. Our own ‘Bhawaiya’ songs are so beautiful and soothing in
nature but still not much publicised and widely sung. Today, we remember late Abbasuddin
Ahmad, a Rajbongshi Muslim, popularly known as king of Bhawaiya songs. He gave
a much needed impetus in developing this genre of singing which made Bhawaiya
popular not only among Rajbongshis but others as well. We pay rich tribute to
late Pratima Barua Pandey, the illustrious singer of Rajbongshi folk songs,
namely Goalparia and Bhawaiya. Her melodious songs have touched every one’s
heart. We have many more great singers (today)also.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Our
traditional folk songs and dances are complete packages of both classical and
contemporary ingredients. It is heartening to note that numbers of cultural
organisations of our communities are taking interest in propagating our rich
cultural heritage. One such organisation is Koch-Rajbongshi Cultural Society of
Kokrajhar, Assam who has taken the initiative in organising this day long ‘Seminar-cum-Workshop
on Koch-Rajbongshi History and Cultural Tradition and every member of this
organisation deserves high appreciation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It
is my personal feeling that we should name today’s programme as Grand Cultural
Meet of all Koch-Rajbongshi communities or call it ‘Rajbongshi Sangskritik
Mahamilan’. Such programmes should be organised in every year at most places in
Assam, Bangladesh, Bihar, Meghalaya, Nepal, North Bengal and of course, all the
places in the world wherever people of Rajbongshi origin reside regardless
their caste and creed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
take this opportunity to say one important aspect of identity about our origin.
We must remember, divided we fall, united we survive and rise; diversity must
be recognised to build unity. We may be ST in Assam and Meghalaya, SC in West
Bengal, OBC elsewhere, Kshatriyas in Nepal and North Bengal but, we are one by
our physiognomy and accent. To avoid further deterioration in cohesiveness and
unity among ourselves, we must recognise diverse cultures existing in our
sub-identities. Major sub-identities are Koch-Rajbongshi of Assam and Rajbanshi
Kshatriya in North Bengal, Purnia & Kishanganj districts of Bihar and
Morang & Jhapa districts of Nepal. Besides them, there are Koches in Garo
Hills, Palia in Dinajpur districts, Christian Rajbongshis, Rajbongshi Musalman
and others. For the purpose welfare and development, our people are again
divided on the basis of SC/ST/OBC. Such kinds of division and diversity should
be recognised and then only unity among us will be established firmly. We are
human being first and then come our sub-caste followed by common identity as
Rajbongshi (such as Koch-Rajbongshi or Kshatriya Rajbongshi, Tribal Rajbongshi,
Christian Rajbongshi, Musalman Rajbongshi, Buddhist Rajbongshi etc.) and
finally comes our common identity as Indian, Nepali or Bangladeshi. We must
take it as pride to be belonging to Koch-Rajbongshi community as our
forefathers gladly embraced Rajbongshi culture hundreds of years ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We
are here today, together with our counterparts of Nepal and Bangladesh, taking
a solemn pledge to cherish our pristine glories of our age-old past history and
rich cultural heritage. While we take the blame for our degradation in the
society, we wish to forget all the past mistakes. Let’s take a pledge to
dedicate ourselves for the cause of our social revival, making ourselves
educated, making our culture a vibrant one, working hard for our economic
development, reviving our language and making once again a common language <i>Lingua-franca</i>.,
which existed during ancient and medieval India. Finally, let’s reaffirm our Koch-Rajbongshi
identity a prestigious one like the one that existed centuries ago when number
of tribes and communities in eastern and north eastern part of Indian
sub-continent happily embraced Rajbongshi identity. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Let’s
celebrate today, make it a successful one. </span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">আইস, আজি সঘায় মিলিয়া দিনটাক স্মরনীয়
করিয়া তুলি| <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="BN" style="color: blue; font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">(In today's speeches to be delivered by eminent scholars, dignitaries, workshop followed by a grand cultural programme, you all will see the grandeur of our glorious history and rich cultural heritage. Aptly, this event can be termed as the first such international event; truly a 'Koch-Rajbongshir Sangskritik Mahamilan'. Our culture is Koch-Rajbongshi and we are one).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thank you once again.</span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Vrinda","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Vrinda; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;">কোচ-রাজবংশী কালচারাল সোসাইটির পক্ষ
থাকিয়া আর’হ একবার সঘাকে ধন্যবাদ| </span><span lang="BN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-14123482946495214552014-06-05T08:58:00.000-07:002014-06-08T02:57:10.169-07:00LOPSIDED DEVELOPMENT FOR RAJBANSHI COMMUNITIES<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More than six decades after independence, India has made lot of progress economically. So, have done its neighbours Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. But, a question arises as to whether all ethnic groups of Koch-Kamata-Rajbanshi people have really made progress in real sense? While mainstream people of the respective States / Countries have made lot of progress such as Assamese in Assam, Bengali mainstream people in West Bengal, Biharis in Bihar and Nepalese in Nepal, indigenous Koch-Kamata-Rajbanshi people have lagged behind in all fields i.e. socio-economic, cultural, linguistic and most importantly, in political field. Actually, these ethnic people residing in these States from time immemorial and constitute majority, but, when question comes on their development, the answer is in negative, baffling and pathetic. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The position of these people looks paradoxical at times. While states/countries are developing, these ethnic people are moving backwards. After India’s independence and merger of downsized princely state of Cooch Behar, these people of the whole area (Greater Cooch Behar) had aspired for better future in democratic India. But, their hopes have been dashed and their socio-economic, cultural, linguistic and political aspirations remained distant dreams. Today, most of well-to-do or the educated Rajbanshi people shy away from disclosing their Rajbanshi identity. Dropouts from schools due to poverty are at the peak among rural Rajbanshis. There are hardly any business man among them and not a single industrialist yet to be identified. Neither any civil servant nor a political leader in power talks about true welfare of Rajbanshi and media is shying away too, from bringing out ground realities. One can easily find less educated Rajbanshi left their homeland and working elsewhere in India as labourers, especially in distant states of Punjab, Delhi, UP and Haryana. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>To please the different groups of Rajbanshi communities and to show to the world that they care for these people, the word of ‘Development’ became a politically fashionable word in North Bengal and echoing in the neighbourhood of Assam and Bihar. In Nepal, it is no different than its counterpart states in India. In Bangladesh and Bhutan, their position is little cool as number of people of Rajbanshi origin are in minority.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Development is taking place in all areas where ethnic groups of Rajbanshi people are ordinarily residing from time immemorial including fast developing North Bengal; and, there is no denying on it but it is lopsided. Lots of construction works are taking place and urban areas are growing in leaps and bounds. Airports, roads, schools, colleges, universities and various governmental as well as nongovernmental institutions are being established in these areas. But, all these developments are taking place at enormous cost to these hapless and poor people. All the development works are beneficial to the mainstream people of the state and certainly not for the Rajbanshi people who form the majority in rural North Bengal. Same is the case for Assam. </span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The factors for lopsided development for these unfortunate and hapless people or their downfall in socio-economic, cultural, linguistic and political spheres are:</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ethnic, indigenous and majority in population, the Rajbanshi communities are getting displaced from urban areas due to lopsided development that is taking place. Reasons are clear – poverty, identity crisis, lack of education and ‘party compulsion’ of those Rajbanshi party workers and leaders who are affiliated to those parties who do not talk about true development of Kamata-Rajbanshi speaking people. Truly, speaking, party compulsion is such a powerful tool for the ruling parties that they succeed in keeping the mouth of Rajbanshi people shut, completely and absolutely.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More is the lopsided development, faster it becomes for these indigenous people to get extinct. Reasons are obvious as cited above.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More universities and colleges have opened where children of these people study but they do not study in their mother tongue. More than two crores in population spread across four countries, i.e. India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan but they have no right to get their age-old language – Kamata-Rajbanshi recognized as official language. Nothing sadder story can be made out than such kind of maltreatment to a historic language can be meted out in a civilized world where people cannot officially communicate in their mother tongue.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">British type Colonialism is clearly visible in all these areas where indigenous Rajbanshi communities ordinarily reside from time immemorial. They do not have political rights in true sense. Party compulsion is one reason and other reason is backwardness of these people. The ruling governments dominated by mainstream people do not like to get these indigenous people really to come in the forefront of political scene and have a say in governance. Mainstream people i.e. Bengalis in West Bengal, Assamese in Assam, Biharis in Bihar, Nepalese in Nepal like to rule the Rajbanshi speaking people as these people are docile and peace loving. True political powers do not rest with these people where they are in majority. They may get seats in state assemblies but do not have say in the governance due to aforesaid reason i.e. party compulsion. A kind of colonialism that had existed during British in undivided India can be seen in Bengal and Assam over these groups of indigenous people. </span></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>True mantra of democracy i.e. ‘Power to the People’ or the democratic dictum ‘People like to be ruled by their own leaders’ have been simply given a go by for Kamata-Koch-Rajbanshi people.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Another politically charged budge word (buzzword) in Bengal-‘Maa Mati O Manush’ meaning ‘Service to the Motherland and Welfare of its People’ come first and always. This budge word has a confusing and double meaning for the Kamata-Koch-Rajbanshi people. If we go by the true history (not those histories written by self-serving historians), indigenous Kamrup-Kamata-Koch-Rajbanshi inhabited areas had a distinct geographical identity, culture, language and an empire. It was a big and powerful empire that unified the whole of North East with India. During the great decade long military campaign in sixteenth century (1562 to 1572 AD), great Kamata-Koch kings with their mighty army comprising of Rajbanshi speaking people of different caste and creed, unified present day Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya with mainland India.</span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Going by this historical background, ‘Maa’ means Kamata-Koch land and not West Bengal or Assam and so on. ‘Manush’ means people of all Kamata-Rajbanshi speaking people such as Koch-Rajbongshis(both tribal and non-tribal) of Assam, Rajbanshi Kshatriyas/Musalmans of Bengal, Bihar, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. These people need to be cared and their welfare to be looked after.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Solutions to the issues and problems of these unfortunate people can only be resolved through political will. These people are the most docile and patriot people; strong nationalism is in their blood and as such, they should not be branded as terrorists. India, setting up a second state reorganization commission (SRC) is the need of the hour. True political rights should be given to these people as I always say ‘PEOPLE LIKE TO BE GOVERNED BY THEIR OWN PEOPLE’. Then only, real development will take place, peace will prevail, true democracy will triumph and newly revived political buzzword ‘Swaraj’(Self-rule) will be established. India and its neighbours-Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan will prosper. </span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-72169499517934399942013-10-29T08:40:00.001-07:002013-11-04T08:47:42.978-08:00RESOLVING IDENTITY CRISIS OF PEOPLE FROM KAMATA-KOCH-RAJBANSHI ORIGIN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">RESOLVING
IDENTITY CRISIS OF<br />
PEOPLE FROM KAMATA-KOCH-RAJBANSHI ORIGIN</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">All Rajbanshi groups of ethnic
people have mixed features of Mongoloid, Dravidian and Aryan but,
Mongoloid features predominate. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Due to displacement from urban
areas/towns, these people form the majority in population only in rural
areas. Poverty, lack of education, distorted identity and influx of
refugees from erstwhile East Pakistan(East Bengal) and settling down in
North Bengal and Assam; are the main reasons for selling their
lands in urban areas and as such, the result is their displacement.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">In Assam, differences in social
status exist between mainstream Assamese people and Koch Rajbanshi.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">In North Bengal, mainstream
Bengali society and Rajbanshi people are different. All efforts for
considering Rajbanshi people as Bengali has not succeeded.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Although, number of highly
placed Rajbanshi people pretend to identify themselves as Bengali but,
heart to heart they are not acceptable as such by mainstream Bengali
society.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Century old efforts on
equalizing Rajbanshi Kshatriyas of North Bengal and Koch Rajbanshi of
Assam have not succeeded so far.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Both politically and
administratively, it is minority rule over majority in North Bengal where
mainstream Bengali people enjoy absolute power and majority Rajbanshi
people work under them. It appears to be a kind of ‘Bengali Colonialism’
and similar situation prevails in Assam too, where it is ‘Assamese
Colonialism’.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Democratic rights in true sense
are not enjoyed by Rajbanshi people as they cannot project their problems
in higher political forum.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Their language
‘Rajbanshi/Kamtapuri’ spoken over two crore people not yet recognized
constitutionally. Recognition of Rajbanshi language by Sahitya Academy in
India is not enough.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Indian Press hardly makes the
Rajbanshi issues public as there is hardly any Rajbanshi journalist worth
mentioning.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Mostly, the elite and educated
Rajbanshi people holding high positions in the government service feel shy
to identify as Rajbanshi due to low social standing such as SC/ST.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">In a democracy, no solution to
any socio-economic, cultural, linguistic or political issue can be
resolved without political backing.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">These people should be
considered as Martial class i.e. warrior class. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Unity in Diversity is universal truth for a democratic
nation. Diverse identities of Rajbanshi people as ‘Tribal’ Koch Rajbanshi,
Rajbanshi ‘Kshatriya’, Kayastha and Shudra Rajbanshis can be considered
and accepted by the modern societies. Not acknowledging diversity in
identity, actually leads to extinction but its recognition facilitates
unity in diversity. Let us acknowledge different identities of these
people, then only, once again they will feel proud to be Rajbanshi.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">In Rajbanshi communities, there is priest class with the surname
known as ‘Adhikari’ who perform rituals and certain religious
ceremonies. They were earlier equated with Brahmins but later got subdued
due to more influential Bengali Brahmins hailing from Samatata (South
Bengal) and Maithili Brahmins. This class of <i>Adhikari</i> should
be treated as Brahmin.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">In
Assam, after embracing Hinduism, majority of Koch tribe and other tribes
of Assam had become Rajbongshis during sixteenth century. It cannot be
undone today. So, it should be clearly understood that Koch or Koch
Rajbanshis have no differences. They may be categorized as scheduled tribe
(ST) which is now under litigation at Hon’ble Gauhati High Court and under
consideration by the Central government at New Delhi as well as Assam
government. However, their identity of these people will remain as
caste Hindu. For Koch Rajbanshis in Assam, scheduling the area and grant
ST status with the constitutional and political safeguards are necessary
and it will be a welcome step.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Rajbanshi
Kshatriyas of lower Assam districts may retain their <i>Kshatriyaship</i> and
others may have the status as Kayastha. Similarly, Christian Rajbanshis
and Muslim Rajbanshis will co-exist. While granting ST status to the Koch
Rajbanshis in Assam, provisions enshrined in Sixth Schedule of the
Constitution of India must be invoked such as ‘autonomous state’ with a
say in the state governance. It may also amount to creation of a separate
state for these people.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"> In
North Bengal, majority of Rajbanshi people like to remain as Kshatriya and
they have a great respect to the great social reformer Roy Saheb Thakur
Panchanan Barma. So, let them remain as Kshatriya. However, Koch Rajbanshis settled
in North Bengal may get themselves categorised as ST.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Since, these people were majority in
population i.e. almost 80% prior to gaining Independence in 1947 and still
in majority in rural North Bengal, they should be given a share in state
governance. Their demand for a separate state, ‘Kamtapur or Greater Cooch
Behar or simply, Kamta-Koch Behar’ should be considered on merit by both
the State Government and Central Government as during partition in 1947,
North Bengal was never a part of West Bengal and Cooch Behar was categorized as
Class ‘C’ state when the Constitution of India came in force in 1949.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Since, Rajbanshis in South Bengal have no issue relating to
identity, they should remain as such and identify as either Kshatriya or
Kayastha. Even, if their identity as 'Dalit' should not be objected.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">In
Nepal, due political recognition should be given to the Rajbanshi
communities with a share in state governance on the basis proportional
representation in the Parliament. Formation of Kochila state within the
federal structure of Nepal should be considered in recognition of the past
grandeur of Rajbanshi rulers and contribution of these great people in
nation building.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">In Bangladesh, Rajbanshi Kshatriyas should maintain status-quo and
contribute towards their nation building.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Since, ‘Varna’ system is an inseparable parameter in caste Hindu
social strata, the same should be followed by Rajbanshis too. It should
not taken as Communalism or Racism or anything against the ideal of
secularism because what I feel is that talking or doing good for these
people is a noble work and ignoring them is harmful. Every one is human
being first, then a citizen and every one has own religion. Secularism is
to respect all religions and their identities. Accordingly, I suggest the
following grouping of Rajbanshis:</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Long pending demand of raising '<i>Narayani
Regiment</i>' in Indian Army should be given concrete shape. Similar
Regiments should also be raised in Nepal Army and Bangladesh Armies.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Last but not the least, as
without mother tongue, no one can express himself or herself freely,
mother tongue of these people i.e. Rajbanshi/Kamtapuri language needs
constitutional recognition. In India, this language should be included in
the VIII Schedule of the Constitution. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">One of the oldest problems that Rajbanshi people are facing is that of
relating to their identity crisis. Sadly speaking, modern world is still not
clear about these people who are one of the largest ethnic groups of Indian
subcontinent. In India, they have to live in paradoxical situation and the
position is no better in some of the neighboring countries too. More than 2
Crore people are in dilemma today over their social standing.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">DISTORTED AND VARIED IDENTITIES</span></u></b><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Firstly, let us know these unfortunate people with their <b>present
social status, their varied identities and related thoughts</b>:</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">I. In rural South Bengal, they are known as caste Hindu
Bengali Rajbanshi and categorized as scheduled caste (SC) falling in <i>Kayastha</i> V<i>arna</i>.
Some of them are eager to call themselves as <i>Kshatriya</i> but,
find resistance as there is no<i> Kshatriya Varna </i>in Bengali
mainstream people. They have no political issues such as creation of their own
homeland or separate state. However, some of the Bengali Rajbanshi leaders and
scholars are advocating <i>Dalit</i> status for them based on the
principles propounded by Kanshi Ram and Mayawati of ‘Bahujan Samaj Party’. For
all practical purposes, there is hardly any similarity between Rajbanshis of
South Bengal and North Bengal both socially and culturally.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">II. In North Bengal, they are known mostly as Rajbanshi and
majority are falling in <i>Kshatriya Varna.</i> In Dinajpur
districts, some of them are also known as ‘Palia’. They have been given SC
status in North Bengal. Main political demands of these people are twofold i.e.
(1)separate statehood ‘Kamtapur’ or restoration of statehood of erstwhile
princely state Greater Cooch Behar which was subsequently made class ‘C’ state
after independence and remained so till it was cleverly merged with West Bengal
on 01.01.1950 by then Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy;
(2) constitutional recognition of their language Rajbanshi/Kamtapuri
language/its inclusion in the eighth schedule on the constitution of India. As
of now, <i>Kamtapuri</i> movement or <i>Greater Cooch Behar</i> movement
are prevailing in North Bengal for grant of separate statehood/restoration of
statehood of age-old <i>Kamta-Koch Behar</i>.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">III. In Assam, they are mostly known as ‘Koch Rajbanshi’ and
fighting for scheduling the area and grant of scheduled tribe (ST) status. Off
late, they are demanding separate ‘Kamatapur’ state and their active movement
is being spearheaded by number of socio-political groups. Some of them are
happy to be called as their original name ‘Koch’.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">IV. In Nepal, they are mostly known as Rajbanshi and Koch. They are
happy to be called ad Kshatriya and be placed in higher social class. Off late,
they demand separate identify from Nepalese and a separate state ‘Kochila’
within the federal structure of Nepal.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">V. In Bangladesh, Rajbanshi people belong to Kshatriya Varna and
feel proud to be so. Renowned Rajbanshi social and political leader Roy Saheb
Thakur Panchanan Barma had begun ‘Kshatriya Movement’ from the soil of
Bangladesh (the undivided Bengal) in the first half of the last century(1923).
Thakur Panchanan tried to bring the Koch Rajbanshis of Assam in Kshatriya fold
but did not succeed. Bangladeshi Rajbanshis have no political issue but, they
do support the causes of their counterparts in West Bengal and Assam.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">VI. The ethnic Muslims of the erstwhile Kamta-Koch empire who bear
same physiognomy, speak the same language and belong to same stream that of
Kamota-Koch-Rajbanshi ethnicity are in dilemma whether call themselves as only
Muslim or Rajbanshi Muslim. </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF RAJBANSHI IDENTITY</span></u></b><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"> To gain certain political advantage over these
people, Rajbanshi history is hardly taught in colleges and universities not
only in India but even in Nepal and Bangladesh. They no more hold the
historic status as mainstream people as it was prior to independence of India.
Now, it looks as if they are being treated like aliens, displaced from own
motherland. Moreover, the mainstream people of these nations do not get an
opportunity to know these people fully as Rajbanshi identity has got
distorted. So, there is need to tell the world about these people; otherwise,
their real identity will get wiped out from this earth in times to come.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"> Considering it appropriate. I append below the relevant
portion of the unedited part of research oriented work as published by
Vicky Publishers, Guwahati in 2007 in my book named “KOCH RAJBANSHI
KAMTAPURI – THE TRUTH UNVEILED' :-</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"> “...</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">the word Koch was derived from Kuvach or Kirata or China were the earliest
mainstream ancient communities of North Eastern India, who were primarily of
Mongoloid stock. When Dravidian advent took place, an intermixed community was
born named Poundra made settlements in Pundravardhan or later in Barendra and
Kamta-Kamrup, the areas now fall in the districts of Dinajpur, Maldah in North
Bengal, districts of Purnia and Kishanganj in North Bihar, some portion of
eastern Nepal, northern Bangladesh and a sizable portion of Asom. When the
advent of Aryans took place, while Poundra resisted their advent for centuries
and earned the status as Poundra Kshatriya i.e. a martial race like Aryans, one
of their co-communities, the Kiratas, due to advent of Aryans were forced to
settle in difficult areas of the northern hills of Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan and
semi-hilly tracts of greater Asom. The Chinas were forced to move to further
eastern hills of Eastern Bhutan and present day Arunachal Pradesh. So, the
differentiation among Rajbanshi, Koch and other closely related communities and
tribes of North East India began from the very ancient period. With the
rise of the Koch Empire in almost entire North Eastern India during the
medieval period, due to their close proximity the hilly and semi-hilly tribes
of Boro, Mech, Kachari, Karbi, Matak, Lalung, Garo and few others converted to
Hinduism and embraced as Koch Rajbanshi. Since Koch kings belonged to present
day Asom and forced the Rajbanshis of North Bengal to come under their
suzerainty, there existed a complexion between other Rajbanshi kings of North
Bengal and Koch Bihar kings. Even, Koch kings claimed to be Kshatriyas and
preferred to identify as Koch-Rajbanshis. Rajbanshis of North Bengal always
have a feeling of upper caste and prefer (not) to marry off their daughters to
Koch Rajbanshis of Assam. During the Ahom rule in Assam, Koch- Rajbanshis
remained cut off from their counterparts in North Bengal, Bihar, Bangladesh and
Nepal for centuries together, which made them to sever ties and blood
relationship. Even today, any rural folk of North Bengal would address a Koch
Rajbanshi of Assam as an ‘Agaparia Sodor’ meaning a relative from erstwhile
Koch Kingdom from the east. We do not find variation in their physiognomy of
these people, they live in a contiguous region, their habits are same and the
language they speak is the one. It is not understood as to why in the census of
1913 difference was shown between Koch and Rajbanshis? By their origin,
physiognomy and language, there could not be any differences between them
except as already said the gap created due to geo-political reasons. What
Kshatriya Samiti and British surveyors did to create a difference between Koch
and Rajbanshis may not be the gospel truth that can never be changed.
Better they sink their self-made allusive racial differences among themselves
now; otherwise days are not far off when neither Koch nor Rajbanshi will
survive. Should it be then, drilled into their minds that they are no different
but one and the same? Names may differ but they are Rajbanshis, simply...</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Haria Mandal: </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Twelve Meches of Chiknagram village were Panbar, Bhadela, Gubhabar,
Phedfeda, Barihana, Kathia, Baihagu, Megha, Juddhabar, Garkata, Jagai and
Dokhora. Most probably it was Barihana, who was the most powerful among all
twelve Meches, took over as Headman of the village. He became famous as Haria
Mandal. Mandal was the title that was given to the headman of 12 Mech families
of that village named Chiknagram of Khuntaghat Pargana in erstwhile Goalpara
district in Assam. The surname ‘Mandal’ added to his first name to indicate
that the he was the chosen leader of the group of landlords. Kamta-Kamrup
kingdom, which was broken down after Hussain Shah’s invasion in 1498, again
began to take shape in the name of Kamta-Koch or Kamtpur kingdom of which Haria
was the earliest ancestor. All this had begun during 1505-1506. A legend is
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">There lived a mighty Kshatriya king of the ‘Chandra Bansa’ (owing origin
to the Moon God) named Sahasrarjun, son of king Hoyhoi, who one day along with
some of his soldiers went for hunting in a jungle, where lived the sage
Jamadagni, father of Parshuram, Brahmin incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The dusk
fell after the days’ hunting and the king needed a shelter to stay overnight,
so he went to the hermitage of sage Jamadagni. Parshuram was away to collect
grains. The sage had a wonder cow named Kamdhenu that gave whatever was sought.
The sage along with Kamdhenu received the king with a royal dignity. The king
together with his hunting team enjoyed the hospitality at the hermitage, but he
became greedy of Kamdhenu. He asked for it, but the sage declined. He tried his
best to persuade the sage to part with the wonder cow but failed. He was
desperate to have Kamdhenu in his capital at Maheswari. So, the king used his
force and took it away forcibly to his palace. Looking sad, sage narrated the
incident to his son on his return. The heinous act of the king enraged
son Parshuram, who at once he set out for the head of the king. He killed the
king with his ‘Kuthar’ (a flat headed hand held spear like weapon) in a fight
and took their wonder cow back to their hermitage. Later, one day when
Parshuram was away on pilgrimage, sons of the slain king went to the hermitage,
finding the sage on meditation killed him and took away the wonder cow to their
palace. When Parshuram returned from pilgrimage and learnt from his bereaved
mother Renuka the horrifying story of killing of his father, he became so angry
that he decided to take revenge by annihilating all the Kshatriyas and make the
world free of them. To avoid Parshuram’s wrath all twelve princes fled
the capital, took shelter in a Mech village and lived in the guise of Mech
people. Lord Parshuram went around the world seven times annihilating the
Kshatriyas. Parshuram killed all Kshatriyas except those who either changed to
other castes or hid somewhere.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">As per the legend Haria Mandal was a descendant of those Kshatriya
princes of legendary Maheswari city of ‘Chadrabansi’ king Sahasrarjun. The
aforesaid story is a legend but does have a significance as a basis on which
scholars might be able to draw the inference on terms of Palia meaning ‘the
fled’, Mech, Koch, Rajbanshi and history of Kshatriya status of the community.
Also, it has got all the cultural relevance of the folklore and ‘Mecheni
Khela’, a religious-cultural event of Rajbanshi Kshatriya womanhood. He married
two daughters of the king of Hajo, who belonged to Koch community. As both the
daughters of the king of Hajo were beautiful and having royal background,
probably this was the reason as to why they were said to be belonging to
‘Rajbanshi’ meaning affiliated to royal lineage. ‘Rajbanshi’, the word became
very popular among all the rulers thereafter, whether small or big, otherwise
the nomenclature was earlier confined to the descendants of Kamta-Kamrup kings
only from the time of king Prithu.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">A beautiful legend is given in <i>‘Darrang
Banshabali’</i> regarding birth of the first son to Hira. The story
depicts profound religious faith of the community in their most revered God
Lord Shiv and Goddess Parvati. Hira had attractive look and was an incarnation
as tenth form of Goddess Parvati. Once, disturbed due to turmoil in the earth,
in her most destructive form, wearing no clothes except a garland of severed
heads of sinners reached Kailash in Himalayas. On seeing her, Lord Shiv
enquired about significance of her destructive look. Getting no satisfactory
answer the Lord then, explained to her about ten forms that she ought to have
for the benefit of the mankind. The Lord also showed her a view of all her
forms on the backdrop his frontal neck. In the tenth form also She had to go to
the earth. As the Goddess had to go to earth alone foregoing the comfort of
Lord's eternal love, She got angry and cursed Lord Shiv. As cursed the Lord
would have to go to earth at least once and remain in strange form. The curse
soon materialized, Lord Shiv went to earth and took the form of Mahadeb
Shankar, wearing tiger skin with a ‘Jata’ i.e. tied hair lock over the head, a
snake around his neck, a ‘Trishul’ i.e. tri-pronged metallic weapon and ‘Damru’
i.e. a drum like paying instrument and living like a mystic in cremation
grounds. However, creator of most powerful weapons the Moon God would always
reside on Lord's locks for ultimate destruction if need be. The Goddess
repented the curse and soon took her tenth form to go to earth for Lord's
company. The Goddess was believed to have taken the form as a beautiful
daughter of Hajo.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">One day,
in the guise of Haria, Lord Mahadev came to Chiknagram and sat under a tree.
Thinking her husband waiting for food after working in the fields, Hira went to
him to feed him with sumptuous food with intoxicating drink and cooked rice.
After having meal they enjoyed each other’s company and made love. Hira went
back to home. Later, on return from his work place, Haria feeling hungry, asked
Hira for food. Hearing to Harias's demand for food Hira got astonished and
reminded him of having sumptuous food that he already had in the fields and the
incident of lovemaking. Haria could not remember anything but got angry over
Hira. During sleep in the night, Mahadev appeared in Haria’s dream and told him
that He came and entered Haria's physical body to meet Parvati. And, that he
should not get disheartened for they would be blessed with a powerful son, who
would establish a bigger kingdom. Thus, a son was born to Hira whom they named
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">First Koch King Bishwa Singha (1496 –1553): </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"> After
death of Haria Mandal, his bravest son Bishu took over the reigns as a new
Mandal. First action point that he took up was to master some of his
trusted lieutenants and with their support prepare for future actions against
their old adversary, the Bhuiyan of Fulguri, who once defeated and took his
father a prisoner of war and later released at the cost of his allegiance to
the Bhuiyan. Bishu organized a ‘Durgapuja’ i.e. worshipping Goddess of power
Durga and sought blessings. He began his initial campaign against nearby
Bhuiyans to gain sufficient ground for attacking the Fulguri Bhuiyan. Out of
the Bhuiyans whom Bishu defeated, two were Brahmin such as Bar Bhuiyan, a
‘Daivagya’ i.e. a Bhuiyan of astrologer by caste and the Bhuiyan of Kusum.
Bishu killed Bhuiyans of Dighala, Jhargaya and Kabilash. Then he turned towards
Fulguri. In a fierce battle, Bishu was defeated by the forces of the Bhuiyan
and lost heavily both in men and materials. Then, he took sufficient time in
reorganizing his forces, again performed ‘Durgapuja’ seeking divine blessings.
He brought certain changes in his strategic planning for ensuing battle. What
happened once was that on the eve of ‘Bihu’ festival, Bhuiyan of Karnapur
granted leave to most of his soldiers. Taking advantage of the situation, Bishu
entered the citadel of the Bhuiyan and killed the Bhuiyan together with his
body guards. Bishu then targeted Howly and killed its Bhuiyan, Somai. He
managed to gain loyalty of all the soldiers of Howly and absorbed them under
his command. By then, Bishu became more powerful with added support of his
younger brother Shishu. With full war machinery, he then attacked Fulguri and
killed the Bhuiyan in a fierce battle. After that, one by one he defeated
Bhuiyans of Bijni, Pandu, Rani, Bangaon, Chhaygaon, Barnagar (Sarbhog), Beltola
and brought them under his suzerainty. Steadily he extended his kingdom
up to river Karatoya (North Bengal/Bangladesh) in the west and up to river
Barnadi (Sonitpur district in Ahom) in the east. He established his
capital at Kamtapur (Cooch Bihar district) and declared himself as Bishwa
Singha, the Koch king and his brother as Shishwa Singha as prince...</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">...King Bishwa Singha was popular among
Bhutanese also. He had an excellent rapport with the Bhutanese king. His
brother Shishwa Singha later took an expedition towards Nepal and extended the
kingdom up to the river Koci (Kosi River in Bihar/Nepal). He built a fort near
present day Siliguri in Darjeeling district and started living there.
This area was under dense forest cover and moist, moreover not a healthy place
to live, which forced him to abandon the fort and shifted to Jalpaiguri, where
he again built a fort. He later adopted the title ‘Raykot’. Both the brothers
added ‘Singha’ meaning a lion as a suffix to their names. Indeed, they had the
lion like prowess to reckon with in those days. Also, Kshatriyas or the Rajput
kings during those days fancied suffixing Singha or Singh in their names to
denote their martial stature. The king brought number of Brahmins from Kanauj,
Mithila, Navadwip, Gaur and Varanasi and settled their families in the kingdom<b>...”.</b></span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">The excerpts of the book as narrated above,
depicts powerful history of Rajbanshi and as such, simply they should not be
denigrated to a lower class. Ill conceived and unfortunate identity
crisis has to be resolved otherwise democratic ideals of the nations will not
succeed in long run. The fact is that they had proved to be of martial
class like Marathas, Rajputs, Gorkhas Shikhs and few others. Legends of
Narayani Sena of Koch Behar Empire are worth
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<b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">SUGGESTED MEASURES TO RESOLVE IDENTITY CRISIS</span></u></b><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">Reality is that we live in democratic nations and what we should follow
the ideals and guidelines as clearly and distinctly given in our respective
Constitutions. What I feel is, simply to follow the ideals, mission and vision
enumerated in the Constitution and I am sure, the identity crisis of the
Rajbanshis will be resolved and life will be comfortable and the nations will
progress.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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crises for ever which are as under:</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"> i) <b><u>Adhikari</u></b> -
Priest class equivalent to Brahmins, Rajbanshi
people having surnames as Adhikari. We find them almost in all
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ii) <b><u>Rajbanshi Kshatriya (Both with SC or No SC)</u></b> - Followers
of Roy Saheb Thakur Panchanan Barma should maintain the status as Kshatriya.
Their surnames are Singh or Singha, Barma or Barman, Roy or Ray, Sarkar,
Chowdhury, Das etc. Majority of Rajbanshis in North Bengal, Bihar, Nepal and
Bangladesh are Kshatriya. In Assam, although, most of them have not accepted the
concept of Thakur Panchanan Barma but still, they feel proud to be
called Kshatriya as Koch embraced <i>Kshatriyaship</i>. </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(ST with scheduling the area / with or without <i>Kshatriyaship</i>)</u></b> -
Koch or Koch Rajbanshi in Assam comprising all categories of Koch Rajbanshi
origin.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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iv) <b><u>Rajbanshi Kayastha (Both with SC or No SC</u></b>) – Other
Rajbanshi speaking people which include Rajbanshi Teli, Weavers,
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Rajbanshi</u></b> – All ethnic Muslims of the area speaking
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Rajbanshi Napit (Barber), Kahar (Palanquin bearers, now getting outdated), Bajinar(Ceremonial Musical instrument players)
etc. who may be considered as equivalent to Shudra Varna. There is
no <i>Baishya </i>Varna among Rajbanshis as hardly any trader or
business men exist. However, Rajbanshi business /trader class may
identify themselves as <i>Baishya</i>.</span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";">While keeping the above classes or Varna intact, common identity of
all them should be called as <b>RAJBANSHI. </b>They may be called
as different sub-idenitites such as Rajbanshi Adhikari, Rajbanshi Kshatriya,
Koch Rajbanshi, Rajbanshi Tribal, Rajbanshi Kayastha, Rajbanshi Muslim,
Rajbanshu Budhist, Rajbanshi Christian etc. but as whole, they must not think
out of the community; centuries old glorious identity of Rajbanshi must not be
allowed to be divided. There has been lot of sacrifices by their ancestors and
the identity was hard won gift from the God. Let us preserve it. </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #3333ff; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif";"> Above mentioned suggested solutions will
carry no meaning unless the top leadership at all levels in the corridors of
powers, the Judiciary, the Press come forward to uplift these hapless people
who have a past of pristine glory but suffering today. The cycle of the history
needs to be turned towards betterment of these people and give them their
due identity. </span><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-60804167584150575552013-08-31T07:34:00.003-07:002013-09-04T09:50:27.551-07:00ST STATUS TO KOCH-RAJBONGSHIS OF ASSAM - SIMPLY NOT ENOUGH <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The
news on likely grant of scheduled Tribe status to Koch-Rajbanshis in Assam has
been hailed by young Koch-Rajbongshis of Assam as they are hopeful to get jobs. While intellectuals among them are silent and shy, most of the educated lot of Rajbonghsi(including Rajbanshi Kshatriyas)) communities have taken it with mixed feelings. It happened
earlier also; ST status was granted to Koch-Rajbongshis through an ordinance in
Assam once before, but was in vogue for only few years. Is the move a step to put
the clock back once again?<span style="background: white;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Article 342 of
the Constitution of India notifies Scheduled Tribes as having five major characteristics
- primitive traits, geographical isolation, distinct culture, shyness of
contact with community at large and economic backwardness.</span> Do these
characteristics still exist in Koch-Rajbongshsis of Assam? Not going by the
answer in proper, let us see its implications.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This time, motive of grant of ST status is
different – to stop foreigners (Bangladeshis) to grab lands in Assam. Does it mean that Koch-Rajbongshis will have
socio-economic and political rights in at least half a dozen districts in lower
Assam and will have a chance to rule themselves? Will it happen that they will
no more remain subjugated under mainstream Assamese people?</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May be, there is
hidden agenda behind granting ST status to these people which may lead to
making them second grade citizen perpetually. And, of course, finish them
politically and socially...I have lot many doubts. What about Rajbanshi Kshatriyas of North Bengal and few districts in Bihar? Will they accept ST status? These Rajbanshi kshatriyas take pride in being upper caste Hindu. If they are declared ST, then they will be equated with other STs like Santals, Oraons etc. who are mostly Christians. Does it mean that someday, Rajbanshis also will convert to Christianity? This questions arises to some Hindu and Rajbanshi Kshatriya leaders who fear of slow death of Hindu people from India, especially the Kshatriyas. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What will RSS and Vishwa Hindu Parishad(VHP) will say in such a move of the Govt., is yet to be seen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simply, status of ST with only 7% to 10%
reservation in job market will make them to get extinct from their motherland.
Being ethnic people and majority in population, they need to have a say in
their governance. Again, I reiterate the dictum of democratic principle
-“People like to be ruled by themselves”. Mind it, Rajbanshi dominated areas of North Bengal and Lower Assam are having immense strategic value militarily which is to be considered for any future decision. </span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-indent: 36pt;">They must be given civil and political rights
as enshrined in Part-X, “The Scheduled and Tribal Areas”, Article 244 in the
Constitution of India. They must administer their own areas as per wide ranging
powers given in the Sixth Schedule. Simply, ST Status is not enough. Option for
a separate State for them should not be ruled out.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In fact, demand for separate 'Kamatapur' or 'Kamata-Greater Koch Behar' state is much older than any such demand elsewhere in the country and it is more genuine than others including those newly create states. If separate State is granted, then only they will be able to have all the rights such as job reservation of more than 50%, own people in the government and real development of the people. </span><br />
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-47214687336563741792013-08-23T10:07:00.002-07:002013-08-23T10:24:05.403-07:00RAJBANSHI-KAMTAPURI - AN OLD LANGUAGE AND NOT A MERE DIALECT <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">RAJBANSHI-KAMTAPURI - AN OLD LANGUAGE AND NOT A MERE DIALECT<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It hurts my feelings if someone says that Rajbanshi or Kamtapuri
is mere a dialect a not a language. After painstaking work of almost ten years,
I endeavoured to find out the truth about the language and penned it down in my
book <i>‘Koch Rajbanshi Kamtapuri – The Truth Unveilled (Guwahati, 2007)</i>. To
clear the doubts about this language, I wish to reproduce some relevant portions of the book as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">[ “…. It was not an easy task to ascertain the circumstances
under which today’s North Bengal and its neighboring areas lost their pristine
glory, which, otherwise was once a central hub for acculturation among various
races in northeastern part of India. Their language that was once believed to
be the <i>lingua-franca</i> of the entire Koch Empire is dying today due to
non-recognition. It still holds good for the Rajbanshi people to take Bankim’s
suggestion seriously and get onto the job of writing history lest Koch or
Rajbanshis will perish. What needed is an endeavor to search, collect and put
together all the available legendary stories, archaeological findings,
historical facts already brought out by quite a few historians, works of
research scholars and eminent personalities in this field and present them to
the readers so that they can have a clear idea on the past of the people
belonging to this community….”].<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">[“…Whether Rajbanshi or Kamtapuri is a language or simply a
dialect of North Bengal is a big question widely discussed today. Unless a
clear picture is given today, days are far off when this old language will be
extinct forever. Therefore, an urgent need of going through the evolution of
this language and its relation with Bengali and Assamese languages that being
elaborately discussed in the book. In fact, reality of Kamta language being the
forerunner of both aforesaid languages is being analysed in the book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The
lost glory</span></b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">: Questioning the origin of a language is generally not done
because there is no practical use of it and it is as old as origin of mankind.
But its development can be traced. So, it is not wise to ask when Rajbanshi
Kamatapuri language originated. Is it a language or a mere a dialect? This
question comes to every one’s mind when talking about Kamtapuri or Rajbanshi as
such. But, certainly one can ask how this language developed. How this language
was spoken at earlier stage, say prior to advent of Aryans, Guptas, Palas,
Senas or Ahoms? To answer all these, we have to go back oriental days of
Pundravardhan, Pragjyotishpur and Kamta-Kamrup. Probably, there were many local
languages, which varied after every hundred miles or so. Then with the
development of the civilisation, a common language ought to have developed.
Such a language, which existed during ancient period in the vast Kamta-Kamrup
areas, perhaps was the one similar to present day Kamta Rajbanshi, which is in
its somewhat original form.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In Bengal, it is generally believed that Bengali is a mother
tongue and the rest; even Assamese or any other local language took birth from
Bengali. Assamese are not in a position to claim that their language is the
original because it developed much later after the advent of Ahoms. Then, how
Assamese language developed? Was there anything to do with Rajbanshi or
Kamtapuri language, which existed from time immemorial? Which language the
people spoke during the ancient and medieval period? These are the questions
that need to be answered. Then one more question, pertinent to ask, is why earliest
form of Bengali and Assamese has similarity with today’s spoken Rajbanshi
Kamtapuri language? And, which language did Koch kings and their contemporary
kings in adjacent kingdoms use for spoken as well as correspondences? Were not
the very effective correspondences made between Koch king Nara Narayan and Ahom
king Suklemung (Gargayan Raja) and then Chu-Kampha in mid-sixteenth century
onwards, which were written Kamta-Kamrupi or Rajbanshi language and powerful
language in prose style, the harbinger of modern Bengali or Assamese languages?
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On the instructions of Darrang
king, Samudra Narayan, descendant of king Parikshit Narayan son of Chilarai
instructed renowned Sanskrit scholar wrote a historical chronicle ‘Darrang
Banshabali’ during 1791-1806 in language, which can be termed as the last
chronicle of Kamta language, after which it branched out in two similar yet,
distinct ways i.e. Assamese and Bengali. Rajbanshi or Kamtapuri accent that
still spoken in North Bengal and Bihar can be distinctly found in the aforesaid
text. Just to quote one stanza no. 160:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> “Bhaloreshe
bhalo hoy Hin bongshe hin,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Dhoni
bongshe dhoni hoy Dukhi bongshe din.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Chor
bongshe chor hoy Sonto bongshe sonto,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Shrestho
bongshe montri hoy Sarbo shastrot kohonto.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> What is more astonishing is that while Kamata language is
being dubbed simply as a dialect, spoken in a particular area by a particular
community, Dr. T.C. Rastogir in ‘Maulana Azad Academy Journal (May 1-31) 1993
says otherwise- “The writings of the so called Paschim Bangla Bhasa or Asamiya
Bhasa should be regarded as the writings of the Kamata language (Kamata Bhasa)
in as much as it not dead but still living language of the Kamata region. The
Kamata language is not Rajbanshi dialect of a caste or tribe. It is language of
the people, for the region described above. The Kamata language should not be
regarded as a mere dialect of Bengali or Assamese languages. It is the language
in which the first vernacular writings of the region were attempted and may be
called the root of the present Bengali and Assamese languages.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">What
Hamilton had to say about the lingua franca prevalent during his period of
survey (1808-1814)</span></b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">? : In his famous ‘Buchanan Manuscripts’, while giving out ‘An
Account of Assam’ Hamilton unwittingly mentioned about Kamta-Rajbanshi language
and wrote:-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“…The old priesthood however continue to be purohits
(officiating priests) for the king in the worship of the family deity Chung,
which is still followed. The Bengalese language also became more common,
although it was not used on the coin, or in state affairs, until the time of
Rudra, son of Gadadhar. Now it is the common language even in the court; and
the original Assamese, commonly spoken in the reign of Aurangzeb, in all
probability will be soon lost; and it is now a dead language, and is only
studied by those who follow the old worship. I have deposited in the company’s
library a vocabulary of the dialect of Bengalese now used in Assam”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">By referring to ‘the dialect of Bengalis now used in Assam’ did
Hamilton mean it as the Rajbanshi or Kamta language as spoken in North Bengal
and Bihar?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Also,
Hamilton seemed to have always considered Kamta-Kamrupi or Rajbanshi language
as a colloquial language of Bengal. It was evident from the fact when he wrote
about intermarriages, intermixing and adoption of local languages by Ahoms on
their arrival. As such, he wrote: -<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“… It is generally admitted,
that the Ahoms on their arrival had no women, but espoused those of the
country; and the royal family have since had frequent intermarriages with the
daughters of neighbouring princes; but since the introduction of caste the
Ahoms confine their marriages to their own tribe. The whole have now adopted
the language of Bengal, as their colloquial dialect, and have also relinquished
the use of beef; but about a fourth part have yet no other priests than the
Deodhaings. The remaining three fourths have adopted the religion of Hindus,
chiefly as taught by the followers of Madhava Acarrya.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> From his writings, while origin of Ahoms was
clear, the reference to their adoption of colloquial language of Bengal was not
clear, rather disastrous as it proved many years later, when Bengali was made
the official language of Assam for ascertain period. For all probability, Hamilton
referred to the language that intermixed people of Assamese people adopted was
nothing new but already existed in entire Kamta-Kamrup area as today’s spoken
Rajbanshi language is almost the same as Akhomiya or Assamese language. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">When Hamilton carried out his survey, area of Koch kingdom under
king Harendra Narayan was limited to Koch Behar and its adjoining areas, i.e.
in north Bhutan on the next door, in west was the Baikunthapur (Siliguri
sub-division in Darjeeling district), in south Rangpur (now Bangladesh) and in
the east certain areas up to Goalpara in Assam.
Hamilton visited the area of Koch kingdom and found: -<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“…the territory of the Vihar Raja, when I visited that country,
was so much interposed between Bhotan and the Company’s possessions, that I had
little opportunity of conversing with the subjects of the Deva Raja (King of
Bhutan). Most of those whom I saw, were the Koch or Rajbansis, who occupy the
low country conquered by the Bhoteas, who are mere Bengalese, and who know very
little of the real people of Bhotan, or of their manners…”. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">By his these words, it was clear that he considered the Koch or
Rajbanshis of the area as Bengalese. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Linguistic
relation with Bengali:</span></b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> It is generally believed that prose
writing in India was absent until the Europeans; especially the English
introduced it basically at Kolkata in 19<sup>th</sup> century. Whether it was
imposed for the benefit of theirs or not, the style was new and excepted by
Bengali gentry of Kolkata overwhelmingly. Influence of the western culture was
of much that Bengali literature developed rapidly. Literary scholar Sujit
Mukherjee in his ‘Some Propositions on A Literary History of India’ published
by Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore in 1981 wrote, ‘That the
western impact should have been so severe upon our literary culture is not
surprising. For anybody who went to college from say 1835 to at least a hundred
years thereafter, there was no escape’. Regarding the content of college
education of this period, the author narrated from the book ‘Policy and
Conflict in India: the Reality and Perception of Education’ written by Aparna
Sen, published by Longman Inc., New York in 1978(page 60), ‘there was an
overemphasis on the study of languages and humanities… The syllabi of the older
universities had a strong linguistic and classical bias. The curriculum for the
first-year class in Hindu College, Calcutta in 1832, for instance, consisted of
English literature, … history, mainly of Greece, Rome, England, and modern
Europe; mathematics and geography. The Indian classical languages and,
vernaculars were completely neglected’. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Bankim Chandra Chattopadhay, who gave the impetus for
unbelievable development of Bengali language by his style in prose writing,
earned his name as the Scott of Bengal. Similarly, Rabindra Nath Tagore not
only won the Nobel Prize for his poetry and songs also, called as the Shelly of
India. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhay followed by some more writers further
emboldened Bengali language. British ‘Raj’ was undoubtedly was the blessing in
disguise for Bengali, for which toady this language is one of the best language
as far as sweetness is concerned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">However, Edward L. Dimock in h is book ‘The Literature of India:
An Introduction, University of Chicago press, 1975, p.27, had to say it
differently, “…Prose had existed in India before the coming of the British, for
purposes of disquisition, folk narrative, story and record, but under the
influence of the British it came to be written with purely literary purpose.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Are these above stated writings of the great scholars
wrong? or motivated? or written for their personal gain? Whatever be the
reasons, these facts are to be substantiated with sufficient proofs. If one
ponders over such thoughts, one gets entangled with too many examples to be certain to believe the
unbelievable. First compare the case for
words of oldest songs and folklore of Kamata with the writings of Bengal’s old
literature ‘Charyapad, ‘Vidyapati’, ‘Dwija Chandidas’, ‘Bara Chandidas’.
Similiarity between them is unbelievable. If that were the case, then did
Kamata language exist in early medieval period or before that? While, there
could be hardly any confusion to it’s answer as far as Assamese language is
concerned, as we have already got it, answer is still eluding as far as Bengali
language is concerned. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">According to scholar Shri Dharmanarayan Barma (A step to Kamata
Bihari Language), Bengali prose had its roots in Kamata language. He wrote,
“This language (Kamatapuri), which dates back it’s origin from the <i>Charyapada</i> between 8<sup>th</sup> and 12<sup>th</sup>
century was the administrative and educational medium in the reign of Kamtapur
kings – from the 13<sup>th</sup> century down to the 19<sup>th</sup> century.
The letter of Maharaja Nara Narayan written in 1555 A.D. to the Ahom king
Chu-Kampha (Swargadev) reepresents well the Kamtapuri language. If this be
taken as the first specimen of Bengali prose literature as held by the Calcutta
University, then confusion arises that Bengali prose literature generated from
the womb of Kamtapuri language.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Linguistic
relation with Assamese</span></b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">: Look wise; Rajbanshis have more
similarity with Assamese and Manipuris than mainstream caste Hindu Bengalis and
Biharis. Assam derived its name from Ahoms, who came and invaded the land of
Kamta-Kamrup in thirteenth century and got intermixed with ethnic people. Thus,
traditionally and linguistically Rajbanshis have more affinity with Assamese
people. Language wise also, prior to advent of Ahoms the language was called
Kamrupi or Kamtapuri and it is only after subsequent creation of Assam state
the name of language changed to Assamese.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Is the case to Assamese language similar? Going by the history,
answer could be in affirmative. Ahoms, when came had their own language, which
was Ahom of Chinese-Thai origin. Initially, their chronicles called <i>Burnaji </i>to record events relating to
political, social, economic and cultural life<i> </i>were written in Ahom language.
Ahoms gradually started accepting local language, which was probably
Kamtapuri and an intermixed language was evolved that came to be known as
Assamese. The Ahoms were bilingual up to 16<sup>th</sup> century. The practice of writing <i>Buranji</i> in Assamese began in 17<sup>th</sup> century when this
language was accepted as an additional court language by the Ahom kings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Now, let us study what had actually happened in case of
imposition of Bengali as official language in Assam in the beginning of British
Raj in Assam. Soon after conclusion of Yandabu agreement in 1826, the British
company began consolidating their power in Assam. This part of northeastern region
formed a part of Bengal province of British India, which was done for their
administrative convenience. As quite a few officials both British and the
natives from Bengal hardly knew the local language prevalent in Assam during
the period, the company introduced Bengali as the official language for use in
schools and courts of law in Assam in 1837. This language remained as an
official language for 34 years till resentment brewed among the ethnic people.
Also, in 1843, when an American team of Baptist Mission arrived in upper Assam
for propagation of Christianity, they found it difficult to converse with the
local populace, who spoke Assamese. This missionary people took out a monthly
journal ‘Arunodai’ published from Sivsagar. This journal helped to develop
Assmaese language. During this period, Anandavam Dhekiyal (1828-1859) took the
imitative to put forward the demand for recognition of Assamese language
through his articles and books published in the journal. Ultimately, in 1871,
Lieutenant Governor of Bengal, Sir George Campbell replaced Bengali with
Assamese as the official language of Assam. However, Bengali remained official
language for all erstwhile kingdoms of northern districts of Company’s Bengal
province, thus the name came as North Bengal. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Eminent historian Dr. Suniti Kumar Chatterjee in his work, “The
Origin and Development of the Bengali Language” (1926) Part-I, estimated during
pre-Christian era, communities such as Mech, Koch and Kachari of larger Bodo
group of people belonging to Tibetan-Burmese origin of languages came to settle
in Assam, East and North Bengal. They made their settlements largely in the
Brahmaputra valley and on the banks of river Karatoya, which came to be known
as Pragjyotishpur and Pundra respectively. This northern part of Bengal
province was the last to be ‘Aryanised’ in India as we discussed it in earlier
chapter. The earliest literary work of Aryans-Rigveda was silent over
mentioning Bengal as such. Mention of ‘Pundras’ is made in the Aryan literary
work ‘Aitareya Brahmana’ and such another ‘Vangas’, who can be identified to
have been the inhabitants of the areas of erstwhile Bengal province in the
north and north east of the river Ganga.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">However, Dr. Suniti Kumar Chatterji’s views on Aryanisation of
Bengali highly appeared to be biased to many non-Bengali Scholars like
Bisweswar Hazarika, who in his article ‘On the Origin of the Assamese Language:
A Note’ published by Dr. R.D. Choudhury on behalf of Kamarupa Anusadhana Samiti
(Assam Research Society, Guwahati:Assam) in their Platinum Jubilee
commemorating Volume in January 1992, took an exception of Dr. Chatterji’s
emphasis on Bengali language overshadowing Assamese. It is pertinent to relate
Assamese language with Kamta or Koch-Rajbanshi or Rajbanshi language of today
to reach a consensus for larger interest of the people of this generation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hazarika contested the views of Dr. Chatterji on the advent of
Aryans, which according to Dr. Chatterji was that without progressing logically
to the east through North Bengal took a turn southwards taking a circuitous
route from Videha (Mithila), Anga (Midland Bihar) and then to Radha
(Jharkhand-South Bengal), Vanga, Barendra and then, taking a ‘U’ turn moved to
Barendra or Pundravardhan (Northern Bangladesh), then moved to North Bengal and
finally made a headway to Brahmaputra valley (Assam). Hazarika wrote, ‘Dr.
Chatterji has shown that the Magadhi Prakrit and Apabhramsa has ignored the
natural short route (through Northern Bihar-North Bengal) to Kamrup and has
traveled by an unconvincingly a circuitous route only to cover all the present
day Bengali-speaking areas before arriving here (Kamrup in Assam). Such kind of
ludicrous conjecture is unbecoming of a scholar like Dr. Chatterji.’ (page 98)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> While majority people of North
Bihar i.e. districts of Purnia and Kishanganj speak Rajbanshi or ‘Deshi’
language similar to the Hindu Rajbanshis and Muslims of North Bengal, who form
the single largest majority in the area, it was illogical to deduce that
Aryans, after having mixing their culture in Mithila in North Bihar area went
back slightly only to turn towards south. According to B. Hazarika, Dr.
Chatterji has contradicted his own theory by expressing doubts over his own
views. The fact could be that whole of the eastern part of India bordering from
Koshi river in North Bihar running down southwards up to Ganga river and
touching Bay of Bengal was out of the pale of Aryans advent till 320 B.C.
Aryans could only progress further from Videha (Mithila) to east when the
legendary kingdoms of Pragjyotishpur and Pundravardhan fell apart to
disintegrate into smaller kingdoms like, Anga, Radha, Vanga, Barendra,
Kamta-Kamarupa and other smaller kingdoms. Moreover, as discussed earlier
chapter, in Bandhyana Dharmasutra (4<sup>th</sup> century B.C.), while it was
said any person (Aryan) proceeding to Pundra and Vanga had to undergo penance
after he returned, it was not so for Kamrup-Pragjyotishpur (North
Bengal-Brahmaputra valley of Assam) with whom most probably Aryans had
established contact earlier than Pundra and Vanga.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Prior to arrival of the Aryan culture, most probably different
languages or a common language mixed of Tibeto-Burman, Austral-Asiatic and
Dravidian languages was spoken in the plains and semi-hilly terrains of
northeastern part of India. Tibeto-Burman or Indo-Tibetan scripts were probably
used. On advent of Aryan culture during pre-Vedic era, process of
accultuaration began, which continued till early Christian era. Aryanised or
‘Sanskritised’ meaning ‘Civilised’ language better known as ‘Magadhi’ was
accepted by the population of Pundravardhan and Pragjyotish. A kind of cultural
fusion between the non-Aryan Mongol-Dravidian aboriginal population and the
ingress of Aryan culture took place in the plains of entire northeastern region
of India. Finally, Magadhi Apabhramsa of central Bihar made ingress further
into east and south. It got divided into three distinct braches: -<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Assam)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333399; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">- Kamrupi, Kamta Behari or Rajbanshi and later, Assamese.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> According
to Bisweswar Hazarika Aryan language of Anga i.e.Magadhi ‘Prakrit’ and
‘Apabhramsa’ migrated directly from Videha (Mithila) and Anga to Northern Bihar
and North Bengal, which in that period of pre-Christian era formed part of
Kamarupa or Pragjyotishpur. It was unlikely that Aryan culture could not cross
over the river Ganga and instead it took a southward turn to Radha and also it
was not so that wave of Aryan language from Videha joining forces with Magadhi
jointly traveled to Vanga and thereafter crossing Barendra reached North
Bengal; after that only it traveled to Assam. What Hazarika for contested in
favour of the theory that Aryans had established a link with Brahmaputra valley
much earlier than South Bengal has a taker in the belief that present day
Assamese people of ‘Kalita’ community, were the earliest Aryan settlers in
Brahmaputra valley. To link with, this particular community in Assam has the
closest social affinity with none other than the Rajbanshi community
people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In Northern part of erstwhile Bengal province (Bogra district of
Bangladesh), some evidence is available of the prevalence of writing in the
time of king Ashok, the great. During second century BC the people of these
areas knew Prakrit and used Brahmi script. People were well settled and learnt
Sanskrit. For a century from 432-433 AD we notice a series old land sale documents
recorded on copper plates in Pundravardhanabhukti, the area that covered the
whole of Northern Bengal province, most of which now falls in Bangladesh.
Formative phase of Kamata actually ranged from 4<sup>th</sup> to 7<sup>th</sup>
century AD. During this period, writing in Sanskrit developed along with the
spread of civilization under the rule of the Gupta Empire. During this time,
Buddhism also took a firm root in the area followed by Jainism. The confluence
of different languages of followers of different faiths culminated into
amalgamation of Sanskrit, Prakrit and spoken local languages that evolved into
a distinct language with distinct script, which was followed by the earlier
Kamrup kings and later Koch and Ahom kings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The ‘Charya padas’ written by the Buddhist saints, the earliest
available literary sources in Bengal bear the testimony of this earlier
language of northern Bengal. While this language remained almost unchanged in
undeveloped areas of Kamata as known as Rajbanshi or Kamta Bihari, it
subsequently evolved into different languages, most prominent being Bengali
closely followed by Assamese.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Evolution
of Kamta-Rajbanshi Language</span></b><span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">: Can we trace the evolution this way?
Rajbanshi language is mainly derived from Sanskrit. As we go towards west in
Bihar from North Bengal Maithili element is more profound and while towards
east in Asom, influence of Tai Ahom influence is more prominent; towards south
in Bongo or Bangladesh Bengali influence is profound. Prior to the advent of
the Ahoms in thirteenth century, Kamata-Kamrupi language was the lingua franca
in the entire region of this part of India. Even, the reach of this language
appeared to have far off places deep into western India. Except south Indian
languages - Telegu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada, all other Indian languages do
have some distinct linkages, which speak for itself that Rajbanshi-Kamata
language might not simply be a dialect of any particular region. This language has many similarities in
Gujrati and Marathi languages. For an example, we can quote a word- ‘Aayi’
meaning mother that is still fondly used to address a mother by the rustic
Rajbanshi in Kamata area as well as by a Marathi people of Maharastra in the
western India. This is evident from the
fact that appearance wise Gujrati and Marathi have much similarity with the
Rajbanshis. Distorted word ‘Babahe’ or on short ‘Bahey’ in Rajbanshi has
similarity in Punjabi word ‘Wahe’,
meaning showing reverence to the great soul. “Wahe Guruji ka Khalsa, Wahe Guruji ki fateh” (Khalsa
hails the great Guru, who blesses with victory) is a sacred chanting of the
Sikh people in every sphere of their daily lives. ‘Bhat’ (rice) is a common
word used by Kashmiris as well as whole of erstwhile Kamata areas. All
languages of hilly areas have some distinct similarities. From this count, it
may be deduced that India was mostly inhabited by indigenous people of
Mongoloid and Negroid stock people prior to advent of Aryans and when the
powerful Aryans made ingress into Indian sub-continent, defeated indigenous
Indians took refuge in the hills. In this, it would be appropriate, if we could
exclude the people of Poundra and Pragjyotishpur, who inhabited in inhospitable
areas of northeastern part of India and southern part of India, where Aryans
reached much later. Therefore, can we say that the lingua franca existed in
pre-Aryan India has anything to do with Rajbanshi-Kamta language? This needs
thorough research.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">How did
the word- Bengal originate? Did it exist prior to the advent of Aryans or for
that matter during the ancient period? When we talk about evolution of Bengal
or Bangladesh, the truth could be different. In most probability, it was the
word ‘Vanga’ that existed south of Kamata and west of Samatata that largely now
is covered in Bangladesh having its heartland at present day Dacca. It was a
dreamland of the Europeans, who wanted to reach via Kolkata (Kolkata). It was
the English people, who called the area ‘All Banga’ or ‘Banga – all’ meaning
the whole of Vanga, Samatata and Kamata areas that alter took the shape of
Bengal. Subsequently, it covered larger areas including whole of south Bengal,
north Bengal, present day Bangladesh, parts of Bihar, Orissa, Nepal, Bhutan and
some parts of north eastern states. South Bengal, especially the areas of
Murshidabad, Navadwip Calcutta, Navadwip, Hoogly and Midnapore corridor was
much better places for trade and commerce that favoured by the English people
and the area developed much faster to flourish. People of this corridor were
good looking, simple and spoke a sweet local language that slightly varied from
old Kamata language. With the socio-economic development of south Bengal, this
language began shedding rustic words and accent of old language and abreast new
form of language that came to be known as ‘Banglabhasha’ or Bengali.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The famous Kamrup king Bhaskarvarman, who is believed to be the
first Kamta-Kamrup king, used Kamta as his state language. Was it true? If so,
can we say that this is not a language but mere a dialect of this part of the
country? It is an established truth that Sanskrit overwhelmed India due to its
sheer powerful script, scientifically designed grammar and its prevailing
literature, which were much developed then in comparison to lingua franca then
prevailing in India. Then, of course, Aryans were in commanding position to
impose Sanskrit upon the indigenous Indians. Sanskrit used to be the official
language of about a half a dozen states in Bengal province during middle of 5<sup>th</sup>
century AD to middle of 7<sup>th</sup> century AD.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Undoubtedly, Sanskrit played a vital role in developing the
local language that probably resembled Rajbanshi-Kamta language, in south
Bengal and in Samatata area (Bangladesh), the areas, which were outside the
Kamta-Kamrup Empire. This language came to lime light only when it drew its sweetness
brought all the way from semi-hilly people of Karnataka of south India by the
‘Sena’, kings, who made Bengal historically great. We do not find any ttrace of
Bengali literature in Bengal up to the rreign of Sena kings whose ancestors
hailed from Coorg areas of Karnataka. During Sena rule, some Sanskrit and
Bengali works were written. Sena king Ballala Sena who was a scholar himself
wrote ‘Smritis’ – Danasagara and Adbhutasagara. Their contributions towards
development of Bengali literature were undoubtedly the greatest. A language, sweetest of all, most heart
rendering that can ever be expressed in words and every one’s favourite –
Bengali that evolved from the womb of Kamta-Kamrup, nurtured by Sanskrit, perfumed
in sandalwood fragrance of Coorgi hills brought by Sena kings and spoken by
Aryanised people of Vanga, Samatata and south of the mighty river Ganga areas,
finally became a state language of Bengal province leaving far behind it’s
original form.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Dr. Ajay Chakraborty in his book, “Litterateur in Kamata Koch
Behar Rajdarbar” wrote, ‘ As regards, the language of the literatures, written
in Kamata Koch Behar Rajdarbar, especially from the 14<sup>th</sup> to 16<sup>th</sup>
century, were written in Kamrupi dialect. At that time, the Bengali language
and the Assamese languages had not taken definite shape. These two languages
have taken definite shape from 18<sup>th</sup> century”. By saying so, Dr. Ajay
Chakraborty has indicated that both the modern Bengali and Assamese languages
took shape out of Kamata language. In this regard, Dr. T.C. Rastogi was more
blunt in saying the truth in Maulana Azad Academy Journal, Lucknow (May 1-31,
1993) – “the writings of the so called Paschim Bangla Bhasa (Bengali) or
Asamiya Bhasa (Assamese) should be regarded as the writings of the Kamata language
(Rajbanshi-Kamata) in as much as it not dead but still living language of the
Kamata region. The Kamata language is not Rajbanshi dialect of a caste or
tribe. It is language of the people, for the region described above. The Kamata
language should not be regarded as a mere dialect of Bengali or Assamese
language. It is language in which the first vernacular writings of the region
were attempted and may be called the root of the present Bengali and Assamese
languages." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> According to a recent research work
carried out an Australian scholar, Mr. Mathew W.S. Toulmin, Kamta or Rajbanshi
language belonged to Indo-Aryan group of languages. According to Dr.
Ichhamuddin Sarkar, Reader in the History department of North Bengal
University, under whose guidance the research scholar worked, Mathew traveled
extensively deep into the Rajbanshi dominated rural areas of North Bengal and
mingled with them and stayed with them under trying conditions to find out the
roots of their language. He submitted his thesis to the University titled
‘Reconstructing Linguistic History in a Dialect Continuum: The Kamta,
Rajbanshi, and Northern Deshi Bangla Subgroup of Indo-Aryan’ in May 2006. Hope the thesis sees the light of publication
as book so that people get to know something great about this language. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">However, we should not jump to a conclusion as to prove
greatness or worthlessness of this language, rather should read what Madhav M.
Deshpande, Professor of Sanskrit and Linguistics at the Department of Asian
Languages and Cultures, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, U.S.A. wrote in
his essay titled, ‘Aryan Origins: Brief
History of Linguistic Arguments’ published in a book titled, ‘India: Historical
Beginnings and the Concept of Aryan’, pp 146-147, “…I would like to conclude
this extensive survey of the history of the linguistic arguments by saying that
historical linguistic research, like any other project of historical
reconstruction, is always going to remain a work-in-progress. … What we can
expect from the on-going research is an open-ended approach to continually
seeking new methods, data, but not an axiomatic commitment to predetermined
conclusions.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Lastly, it is pertinent to mention a bitter aspect as how people
neglect very own mother tongue Kamta or Rajbanshi; instead try to emulate the
others. Such a quagmire in which Rajbanshis live in or the precarious situation
they have created is proven during census; call it ignorance or negligence
towards own mother tongue. During census, these very people write their mother
tongue as Bengali in North Bengal, Assamese in Assam, Hindi (or Bihari) in
Bihar and so forth resulting further erosion to Kamta or Rajbanshi
language. As said earlier the educated
or the elite groups of Rajbanshis generally avoid speaking this language considering
it too rustic to speak in a social gathering. Reasons for all these aberrations
in erratic behaviour of Rajbanshis need to be addressed; otherwise there is no
hope for lasting peace in the whole region and extinction of this community
appears to be certain...].<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In view of what is stated in my writings as reproduced above, it
is evident that Rajbanshi or Kamtapuri is not a mere dialect but an age-old and
full-fledged language. It rightly deserves to be given constitutional
recognition and placed in the eighth schedule of the Constitution of India.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">On trip to Jaipur Capt.
Nalini Ranjan Ray<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333399; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Date: 22.08.2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-55787636056524644132013-08-16T10:11:00.002-07:002013-08-16T10:11:48.413-07:00Inclusion of Cooch Behar State with Dominion of India and Subsequent Merger with West Bengal: The Turbulent Political Phase<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;">Excerpt from my book “Koch Rajbanshi and Kamtapuri – The Truth
Unveiled”(Guwahati, 2007)</span></u></span></h3>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">… When the freedom struggle engulfed whole of
India by turn of nineteenth century, Koch-Kamta people of North Bengal jumped
into it. Many unknown freedom activists went to jails and many made their supreme
sacrifices. On 18<sup>th</sup> July 1947, Indian Independence Act was passed in
British Parliament. India became a free nation on 15<sup>th</sup> August 1947.
As per Section 7(I) of the said British act, it was stated that British Crown
lapsed their paramount hold over the Indian Princely states and these were free
to either join any dominion of India and Pakistan or remain sovereign. Soon after
India won her independence on the 15<sup>th</sup> August, 1947, most of the erstwhile
princely states numbering more than five hundred lined up for inclusion either
with dominion of India or Pakistan. Except few princely states like Junagarh,
Jammu & Kashmir, Hyderabad most of them had no choice but to agree to the
instrument of accession. People of erstwhile Cooch Behar State, majority of
whom i.e. 89% were Rajbanshis were eager to join the dominion of India and also
it was a natural choice. But it was only on the day of the 12<sup>th</sup> September
1949; finally the instrument of succession was signed. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These princely states regained their original
position legally which they enjoyed prior to assumption of suzerainty of the
British Crown. Majority of over 565 princely states were small enough to afford
to remain sovereign and immediately joined either India or Pakistan mainly on
the basis of geo-political compulsions. As per the act, Cooch Behar kingdom
regained her original sovereign status. The King of this state, Maharaja
Jagaddipendra Narayan was legally entitled to get back the areas of his kingdom
including present day North Bengal, Dinajpur and Rangpur areas of Bangladesh,
which were tactfully taken by the East India Company in the Year 1776. After
gaining independence, Government of India constituted a separate ministry of
states whose basic task was to merge the princely states with the Indian
Republic. It was a natural choice for the Maharaja to opt for joining Dominion
of India. Accordingly, an agreement was made on the 20<sup>th</sup> August 1949
between the Governor General of India and the Maharaja of Cooch Behar wherein
it was stated, “ WHEREAS in the best interests of the state of Cooch Behar as
well as of the Dominion of India it is desirable to provide for the
administration of the said state by or under the authority of the Dominion
Government”. As given in Article-I of the agreement, it was agreed: -<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“His Highness the Maharaja of Cooch Behar
hereby cedes to the Dominion Government full and exhaustive authority,
jurisdiction and powers for and in relation to the governance of the State and
agrees to transfer the administration to the State to the Dominion Government
on the 12<sup>th</sup> day of September 1949”.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Articles-II to VII of the agreement contained details
of the privileges and benefits to be given to the members of the royal family
and service conditions of state employees and certain details of private and
movable properties of the Maharaja. In Article-IX, it was stated: -<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“Except with the previous
sanction of the Government of India, no proceedings, civil or criminal shall be
constituted against any person in respect of any act done or purporting to be
done in the execution of his duties as a servant of the state before the day on
which the administration made over to the Government of India.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In confirmation whereof Mr.
Vapal Pangunni Menon, Adviser to the Government of India in the ministry of
States has appended his signature on behalf and with the authority of the
Governor General of India and Lieutenant Colonel His Highness Maharaja
Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur, Maharaja of Cooch Behar has appended his signature
on behalf of himself, his heirs and successors.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Behar to Central Administration were signed between the Maharaja and Government
of India. The Maharaja was anxious about the future status of the state. In
this regard, he raised certain queries for clarification by the Central
Government. Mr. VP Menon, vide his Demi-Official Letter No. F 15(19).P/40 dated
the 30<sup>th</sup> August 1949 addressed to the Maharaja categorically
mentioned about the future status of Cooch Behar state: -<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"… It is the intention of
the Government of India to administer for the present the territories of the
Cooch Behar State as a centrally administered area under a Chief Commissioner…"
(Nehru Patel’s Correspondences, 1945-55, volume 7 – by Durga Das).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sovereignty of Cooch Behar State once again got lost and
formally got merged with Indian Dominion on the 12<sup>th</sup> September 1949.
Cooch Behar State was placed in the list of ‘C’ category states. On the
historic occasion of handing over of power, Honourable Home Minister, Sardar
Vallabhvai Patel sent a message to Sri Nanjappa, Chief Commissioner of Cooch
Behar on the eve of formal handing over function. The said message sent in a
letter as given in the book, ‘Patel’s Correspondences, 1945-55’ written by
Durga Das, Vol. No. 7, page 553, is reproduced here:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Birla House,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the handing over of Cooch Behar to Central
administration, I send to its people my best wishes and assurance on behalf of
the Govt. of India that though far, their interest welfare will claim our close
and intimate attention, I am fully aware of the many problems, political and
economic, which affect the state and I am confident that with their
co-operation and assistance we would succeed in solving them in the best
interest of the state and the country for their happiness and prosperity, unity
and mutual adjustment between the constituent elements of the population are
essential pre-requisites without this such resources and personnel as we may be
able to spare for them would avail little.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope therefore, that the people of Cooch
Behar will work with single mindedness devotion to duty as a united team for
their own betterment and to achieve their due place in the political and
administrative set-up of India.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To accept transfer of territory from a ruler
is no small responsibility which we feel on this occasion. To give up
sovereignty over territory is no mean sacrifice. I am grateful to him for the
spirit of accommodation and understanding which he has displayed and the prompt
manner which he accepted our advice.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May he and his people be happy, prosperous
under the new dispensation which is being inaugurated today. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Vallavbhai Patel<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Minister, India”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The yoke of British power hardly allowed the
King to carry out any developmental work despite Maharaja’s deep love for his
people. The British Government tried to keep the pleased by offering members of
the royal family higher official status and providing modern luxuries. People
of Cooch Behar gave their full support to freedom struggle. When freedom came
to India, people of not only erstwhile Kingdom but whole of North Bengal
regardless of their caste and creed were jubilant as they saw a ray of hope in
making their homeland into a full-fledged state of Indian Republic. Then Prime
Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru and Home Minister Sardar Ballavbhai
Patel assured the people of the state that their political and socio-economic
aspirations would be fulfilled after joining the union. So it appeared to them
as a great occasion for celebration by one and all.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Post-merger days could not be termed as
happier for the royal house. The ex-Maharaja had been bitterly involved with
legal battles with the government of West Bengal for the ownership over royal
private properties. The significance of the articles of the agreement for
merger signed between the Governor General of India and his highness the
Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur on 28<sup>th</sup> August 1949 was
given a simple go by, as the state power was enormous. An assurance was given
to ex- Maharaja by V.P. Menon on behalf of the central government vide Ministry
of States letter D.O. No.F.15(19)/49 dated the 30<sup>th</sup> August 1949 saying
that “The Government will endeavour to associate the name of “Narayan” with the
Cooch Behar State Forces even after their absorption in the Indian Army”(para.
14). It is pity that even the Rajbanshis themselves are unaware of many facts.
For example the name of 'Narayani Company' in the Rajshahi Regiment is almost a
forgotten name. Many assurances given by the central government during merger
are yet to fulfill. The last Koch king
Jagaddipendra Narayan even had to seek justice from the Judiciary, albeit in
vein. The last king could not remain happy and died young. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;">How appropriate was the Merger of Cooch Behar State with
West Bengal? </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;">: While nation was still celebrating the hard won
freedom, a political change was being orchestrated in Cooch Behar. The people
of the erstwhile state were destined to suffer as their hopes as assured by
Sardar Vallavbhai Patel were belied. Both Nehru and Patel got involved in Jammu
and Kashmir imbroglio and had no time to think about the people of Cooch Behar.
In a letter dated 28<sup>th</sup> December 1949 written to Nehru, Patel
mentioned : –<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“… As regards consulting the
people of Cooch Behar, I have already stated that the local Congress has
already approved of the merger. There is a local Hitasadhini Sabha, which is
partly Muslim with its sympathies definitely with neighbouring area of East
Pakistan and partly consisting of some members of hill tribes who are looking
to Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan for the formation of an “Uttarkhand Pradesh”. I
feel certain that we should do nothing to encourage this kind of organisation
in its mischievous tendencies.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Sardar
Patel depended solely on the opinion of the local Congress party. Anyway, it
was natural for the princely state to
merge with India. Arup Jyoti Das in his research work found: –<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“…Sadly, the iron man Vallavbhai
Patel, did not bother about the common men of Cooch Behar, and assumed ‘Cooch
Behar’ as the representative of local people, and found the Muslim members of
‘Hitasadhini Sabha’ sympathetic towards East Pakistan without solid reason…”.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, the Chief Minister of West Bengal Dr. Bidhan
Chandra Roy, felt uneasy when Cooch Behar was given a ‘C’ category status of a
state in the list of states by the Constituent Assembly in the Constitution of
India, which was adopted on the 26<sup>th</sup> November 1949. After division
of India, a major chunk of Bengal went to East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and
West Bengal was constrained of enough space to accommodate Bengali refugees
pouring in to the state. That was the time North Bengal came to the rescue of
Bengali refugees. Somehow, Nehru and Patel were convinced that Cooch Behar
should also merge with West Bengal. Local unit Congress party led by caste
Hindu Bengalis were too favourable to the party high commands both at Calcutta
and Delhi. Influential Assamese Congress leader Lokpriya Gopi Nath Bordoloi’s
plea to merge Cooch Behar State with Assam was set aside in favour of Dr. Roy
of Bengal, who managed to prevail upon party’s central high command. Local
Praja Hitasadhini Sabha demanded Union Territory status for the state but it
was too late to give a due thought on it. Dr. Roy lost no time to visit Cooch
Behar and under section 290A of Government of India Act, 1935 declared it as a
district within state of West Bengal on the 1<sup>st</sup> January 1950. He did
this for the fear that creation of separate Cooch Behar State would definitely
take away other districts of North Bengal, which would further diminish the
size of West Bengal. Merger of Cooch
Behar with West Bengal was not carried out in accordance with the provisions of
the Indian Constitution, which raised a legal question that remained a
debatable issue. As per Section 7 (I) of Indian Independence Act, 1947 passed
by the British Parliament, an area covering about 20.000 square kilometers in
Rangpur and Dinajpur districts of Present day Bangladesh would have included in
pre-1776 Cooch Behar State apart from other districts of North Bengal and
adjoining areas. Had these areas been included in the Cooch Behar state as per
the aforesaid Act, India would have gained much more strategically as there
would not have existed a ‘Chicken’s Neck’ in the plains of Darjeeling district
of less than 50 kilometers stretch extending from Phansidewa at Bangladesh
border to Panitanki at Nepal border.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Merger of once flourishing formidable Koch
kingdom to many Rajbanshis appeared to be an unnatural death caused due to
cruel role played by destiny. Koch king lost his position and his beloved
Rajbanshi subjects were left to fend for themselves like orphans. The community
did not forget the merger; it remained in their minds of Rajbanshis like a
haunted spirit. That spirit now has come to haunt the government machinery of
West Bengal like a ghost in the form of Kamtapuri movement. Slowly but surely
that ghost is spreading it’s wings of destruction in neighbouring states of
Assam and Bihar. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;">Honourable Calcutta High Court Orders</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;">: In a case filed by Maharaja Jagaddipendra
Narayan Bhup Bahadur of erstwhile Cooch Behar kingdom against the Govt. of West
Bengal, following notification issued by the Honourable Calcutta High Court was
published by a judicial reporter in a leading daily The Statesman on Thursday,
May15, 1969 under a headline “Rule on Government may be kindly be consulted”: -<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“…West Bengal Estate Acquisition Act-1969-
This Act in question is not applicable in the Cooch Behar State as it was a
sovereign State. The merit of agreement made between the Governor General of
India and the His Highness Maharaja of Cooch Behar under D.O. F/5 (19)-P 49
dated 28<sup>th</sup>/30<sup>th</sup> August 1949 cannot be quashed or void in
any way. It is a living record. It is a history. This kind of record can not be
died out.” <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Questions were naturally raised as to whether firstly, if
there was no instrument of merger established by law, as per aforesaid
observation of Honourable Calcutta High Court, Cooch Behar State was not
lawfully merged with West Bengal. Secondly, whether over six decades now, is it
worth debating that the Government of West Bengal made a severe breach of the
orders issued by Honourable Calcutta High Court. Then Maharaja of Cooch Behar
is not alive today. As such, what would be the suitable remedy or the
constitutional remedy? ….”.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;">My comments</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;">:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone knows the solution to the
above mentioned problem of Rajbanshis, the people of erstwhile greater Cooch Behar or
Kamotapur State, but lips are tight. Is there anyone to open the logjam? I
think, dialogue is the only peaceful method to resolve the long pending issues
relating to the Rajbanshi communities. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-69774255920486321132013-07-31T09:55:00.000-07:002013-08-05T18:39:29.625-07:00JUSTIFICATION FOR CREATION OF SEPARATE KAMTAPUR-KOCH BEHAR STATE <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Are we all aware of the fact that Koch empire had actually unified whole of north east with India during sixteenth century? Are we all aware of the fact that Koch Behar empire never allowed foreign powers to rule north-eastern part of India absolutely? Are we all aware of the fact that Rajbanshi communities are original Indians ? Are we all aware of the fact that Cooch Behar should have been given the status of No.1 State after independence? </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Not going by the political reasons as to why it was not done so, we should look into matter in today's perspective.<span style="text-align: justify;">Six decades after independence, India has made lot
of progress almost in all spheres. So, have done its neighbours Bangladesh,
Nepal and Bhutan. Mainstream people of these countries have made lot of
progress including Assamese in Assam, Bengalis in West Bengal and Biharis in
Bihar. But, what about Rajbanshis the ethnic people, who have been residing in these States
from time immemorial and constitute majority in rural population? The answer is baffling and heart
rendering.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The position of Rajbanshis looks paradoxical
at times – while most of the Indian States are developing, these ethnic people are moving
backwards. These people had dream of better future in democratic India. But, their
hopes have been dashed and their socio-economic, cultural, linguistic and
political aspirations have become distant dreams. Today, most of well-to-do or
the educated Rajbanshis shy away from disclosing their Rajbanshi identity;
dropouts from schools due to poverty is at the peak among rural Rajbanshis;
there are hardly any business man among them and not a single industrialist yet
to be identified; neither any civil servant nor a political leader in power
talks about true welfare of Rajbanshi and media is shying away too, from
bringing out ground realities. Most of the Rajbanshi leaders from national
political parties talk on the party lines and they dare not to give political
powers in the hands of Rajbanshis.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Where vast areas of erstwhile Cooch Behar
state comprising of complete North Bengal, half of Assam and northern
Bangladesh should have given the status of India’s number one ‘A’ category
State, today, the people at the helms of State power of corridors are not fully
ready to listen to the demand of separate statehood of Greater Cooch Behar or
Kamtapur giving a lame excuse of no further division of Bengal or India. Today,
these people are living at the mercy of mainstream people of these States.</b></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Another
lame excuse is that of development. Whose development is it anyway? While roads, airports, railway lines are
spreading everywhere, Rajbanshis are selling their lands to the outsiders and
moving backwards in the rural areas. Development pushes them backwards and
whoever they may be, at least rural Rajbanshis are not the beneficiaries of
development. Can there be development without empowering them with political
power in their hands? I tried to make Rajbanshis understand the realities
through my writings in the book <i>‘Koch Rajbanshi Kamtapuri – The Truth Unveiled’</i> (Guwahati, 2007)which is reproduced below:<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span lang="EN-US"> </span><i><span lang="EN-US">‘...People like to be
ruled by themselves’ is as true as democratic values. It has got no alternative
except either to destroy them to extinction or delay to some extent. It does not exclusively mean struggle for
self-determination for a separate state sort of thing. By saying so what can be
inferred is that original population of the area must have their own
recognition and have a say in the corridors of power and a pivotal role to play
in the governance of the state. Without giving them their dues, political
stability can never be obtained. South Africa is a vivid example where minority
whites had to give away political powers to the majority black people to bring
an end to the age-old struggle against apartheid and finally bring peace and
stability in the country.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></div>
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<i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Is the demand of indigenous
people of Cooch Behar or Kamtapur for a separate is genuine or a farce? To get
the suitable explanation, one has to go for introspection. If the nation feels that power should not go
to the sons of the soil, further state making process is no the state policy
and let the indigenous people of North Bengal is not to be saved from
extinction, then right policy of the government should to be snubbing the
activists for separate state for Cooch Behar or Kamtapuri. If the people really
will be happy to get Union Territory Status for their homeland, then it should
be worth considering as it would amount to something is better than nothing.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></i></div>
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of total estimated population of 71.2 million, Rajbanshi people hardly
represent in the State Assembly or Parliament, which appears to be
unjustifiable in terms of opportunity of equal representation in a democracy.
Whatever, in meagre in numbers they represent are due to party based political
affiliation of the political leaders, who even if they desire cannot raise a
voice on behalf of the community as such unless directed to do so by their
party high command. This aberration in the parliamentary system of
representation needs to be addressed, as Rajbanshis do not have any say in the
parliamentary democracy of the nation. This is one of the vital aspects of the </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">dissension</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">among</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> the ranks and files of educated Rajbanshis. <o:p></o:p></span></span></b></span></i></div>
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suggested political power given to the Rajbanshis to have a say in the
governance or state’s political establishment should constitute absolute power
that can be used to dislodge all other communities settled in the domain. Only
new settlers should be avoided and those, who have already settled permanently
be treated at par with the indigenous Rajbanshis.”</span></i><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The news on likely grant of scheduled Tribe status to Koch-Rajbanshis in Assam has been taken by Rajbanshi communities as a whole with mixed feelings. While the intellectuals among them are shy and silent about it, most of the younger lot are happy. After all, they are likely to get jobs. But, is it enough? The question goes unanswered. It happened earlier also; ST status was granted to Koch-Rajbongshis through an ordinance in Assam once before but was in vogue for only a decade. Is the move a step to put the clock back once again?</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Article 342 of the Constitution of India notifies Scheduled Tribes as having five major characteristics - primitive traits, geographical isolation, distinct culture, shyness of contact with community at large and economic backwardness. Do these characteristics still exist in Koch-Rajbongshsis of Assam? Not going by the answer in proper, let us see its implications. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This time, motive of grant of ST status is different – to stop foreigners (Bangladeshis) to grab lands in Assam. Does it mean that Koch-Rajbongshis will have socio-economic and political rights in at least half a dozen districts in lower Assam and will have a chance to rule themselves? Will it happen that they will no more remain subjugated under mainstream Assamese people? May be, there is hidden agenda behind granting ST status to these people which may lead to making them second grade citizen perpetually. And, of course, finish them politically and socially...I have lot many doubts.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simply, status of ST with only 7% to 10% reservation in job market will make them to get extinct from their motherland. Being ethnic people and majority in population, they need to have a say in their governance. Again, I reiterate the dictum of democratic principle -“People like to be ruled by themselves”.
They must be given civil and political rights as enshrined in Part-X, “The Scheduled and Tribal Areas”, Article 244 in the Constitution of India. They must administer their own areas as per wide ranging powers given in the Sixth Schedule. Simply, ST Status is not enough. </span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Option for a separate State for them to be named 'Kamatapur' or 'Kamata-Koch Behar' should not be ruled out. In fact, the demand for separate state is more genuine and much older than any other such demands elsewhere in the country. If that happens, they will not only get the major portion of the benefits such as more than 50% job reservation, own government, right on the land holding and above all, safeguard to live with dignity. For sure, ST status will make them perpetually third grade citizens of India(after General Caste and SC). </span></b></div>
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Capt. Nalini Ranjan Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902017039496654305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2800723456275300988.post-32723962381471821062013-06-08T05:26:00.004-07:002021-11-18T07:26:01.047-08:00HARMFUL DIVIDE BETWEEN RAJBANSHIS AND KOCH-RAJBANSHI<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">What I feel that we should not blindly believe in the sayings or writings of non-Rajbanshi personalities including foreign historians, although some foreign historians tried to pen down true history of Rajbanshis . What I suggest that Rajbanshis should write their own histories themselves to being out the true happenings of the historical past.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">You all will believe that Ahom rulers are being highlighted by Assamese historians and in similar way, Mughals & Muslim rulers by Bangladeshi & Bengali historians, Mauriyas & Awadh rulers by Bihari historians and Rana rulers by Nepali historians and so on. What about history of Barman, Narayani, Kamota, Koch rulers and pristine glories of Rajbanshi society during ancient, medieval India till lat century? How many Indians do know about Vishwa Veer Chilarai whose heroics can be compared with Napoleon Bonaparte, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Maharana Pratap et al? Please do not fall prey of "Divide and Rule" policies. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">If we go back to the history, we all Rajbanshis belonged to 'Kuvach' community (Koch as described today) of Mongoloid stock and subsequently took to Hindu religion. Ruling communities became 'Kshatriyas'. Numerous tribal groups joined and became Rajbanshi during glorious days of Kamta-Koch rule. We all are Rajbanshi and our identity is Rajbanshi. But, our 'Varnas' are different. In all, most Rajbanshis are 'Kayastha' except those of royal lineage who are 'Kshatriya'. There is no 'Brahmin' and 'Shudra' officially but 'Adhikary' titled Rajbanshis have been assigned certain ''Brahmanical' work like performing certain rituals and worshiping. Certain works of 'Shudra' are assigned to 'Nowaa-Napit'(Barbers) and 'Dom' communities who are also Rajbanshi speaking people and have all the rights to call themselves as Rajbanshi.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">During, 'Kshatriya Movement' of last century, question had arisen as to whether Koch Rajbanshis were different from Rajbanshis. Such question always harmed Rajbanshis but helped other mainstream people, especially political leaders. More they feel divided, more we fall behind and make our path to extinction easier. Such, divided ideas will never make you politically united. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">So, dear all Rajbanshi speaking people including Muslim and Tribal, please unite as a whole 'Rajbanshi' community but keep your diverse cultures alive. I shall keep telling these words till all Rajbanshis unite and get their socio-economic, linguistic, cultural and true democratic political rights on their hands. I also believe in dictum of true democracy - "People like to be ruled by themselves".</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: blue;">Wishing all Rajbanshis a bright prosperous future. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: blue;"> </span></div>
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