15/08/2025
To,
Dilip Saikia
President, BJP Assam
Cum
Honourable Empty Vessel & Self - Appointed Tribal Rights Specialist
Congratulations on your political talent - defeating a veteran like Ramen Deka in 2019 to secure the Mangaldai Lok Sabha ticket surely took skill. But political skill does not always translate into wisdom in words. We heard your remarks on the Tribal Belts & Blocks and the 6th Schedule - and trust me, we understood them perfectly well.
Instead of offering a simple, dignified apology for hurting tribal sentiments and attempting to dilute tribal rights, you chose the classic blame game : “I’ve been misquoted.” Saheb, with all due respect, blaming the messenger doesn’t change the message.
Be grateful to Bodo leadership : Even though the BTC Accord is primarily for the Bodo people, has extended its benefits to all - regardless of caste, creed, religion or language. In our Tribal Belts and Blocks, many non - tribal Hindus have found a way to become “legally illegal,” yet we have not opposed them, because we believe in coexistence.
So here’s my challenge : before lecturing the tribal people of Assam, kindly define once and for all - Who exactly are the Khilonjiyas of Assam? Who exactly is an Assamese??
No Thanks,
M Okhrang Boro
Social/Cultural Activist, Dramatist, Filmmaker
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