The Many Assams – The Hindu

Assam is a land of many stories, a place where history has unfolded along “contested trajectories” that continue to shape its present reality. It represents a complex amalgam of political, social, and cultural identities, shaped by generations of migration and the ceaseless negotiation of belonging.

The Many Assams is a collection of essays that delves into the heart of Assam’s most enduring conflicts — struggles over land, language, and migration — that have forged and fractured its identity for centuries. Bringing togethr a diverse set of voices and expert perspectives, this e-book from The Hindu unpacks the layered history of the State. It also offers a critical perspective on how these historical narratives are wielded in the present for potent political and economic agendas.

This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to comprehend the powerful currents and deep-seated issues of a fascinating and often misunderstood region. Read this, ahead of the Assembly election, to discover the many faces of Assam.

What’s inside:

Identity politics in Assam: the contested trajectories,by Akhil Ranjan Dutta and Gaurav Das

Metamorphosis of Assamese regionalism, by Bonojit Hussain

The tussle over ST status,by Rahul Karmakar