Indigenous People's Forum
.jpg) Logo/Icon of Indigenous People's Forum, N.C Hills, Assam ( Estd. 2008) | |
| Abbreviation | IPF |
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| Formation | 2008 |
| Type | Regional socio-political organisation |
| Purpose | Bifurcation of Dima Hasao district and creation of a separate autonomous district council under the Sixth Schedule |
| Headquarters | Haflong, Dima Hasao district, Assam, India |
Region served | Dima Hasao district, Assam |
Membership | Hmar, Kuki, Zeme Naga, Biate, Karbi, Vaiphei, Hrangkhol, Khasi, Jaintia and others) |
President | L. Kuki |
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The Indigenous People’s Forum (IPF) also known as North Cachar Hills Indigenous People's Forum (NCHIPF) is a regional socio-political organisation active in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, India. It represents several tribes, such as, the Hmar, Kuki, Naga, Biate, Karbi, Vaiphei, Hrangkhol, and Khasi.[1]
The main objective of the IPF is to demand the bifurcation of Dima Hasao district into two districts to the government of Assam.[2]
Background
The IPF was formed in response to the Government of Assam decision to rename the erstwhile North Cachar Hills district to Dima Hasao district on 01 April 2010.[3]
Demands
- District Bifurcation: The IPF demand to divide the current Dima Hasao district into two separate administrative units: a Dimasa-majority district and a multi-ethnic "North Cachar Hills Tribals District".[4]
- Autonomous Setup: The IPF demand for the creation of a separate autonomous district council under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution to safeguard minority land and cultural rights.[4]
Opposition
The IPF, alongside its sister wings, has organized large street demonstrations and submitted official memorandums in Haflong to pressure the state administration.[5] However, these goals face strong pushback from All Apex Bodies Co-ordination Committee[6][7] and Dimasa organizations like the All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU), who argue that dividing the district on ethnic or communal lines threatens social harmony.[8][9][10]
Outcome
In 2018, the Government of Assam constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by the then Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to examine demands for the bifurcation of Dima Hasao district.[11] In February 2019, the Assam government announced its decision to bifurcate Dima Hasao district into two to improve administrative efficiency and for betterment of government services.[12]
See also
References
- ↑ "Ethnic groups take out rally, renew demand for bifurcation of Dima Hasao district". The Times of India. Guwahati. 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "Assam: Indigenous People's Forum demands creation of two separate districts dividing Dima Hasao". India Today NE. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "Hill tribes renew demand for separate autonomous council in Dima Hasao". The Assam Tribune. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "IPF stages sit-in, demands immediate bifurcation of Dima Hasao". The Sentinel Assam. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Datta, Anirban (16 December 2019). "Dima Hasao groups demand bifurcation". The Telegraph. Kolkata. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "Dima Hasao apex panel opposes dist bifurcation on communal lines". The Shillong Times. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Hasamsa, Swadeep (24 April 2023). "Assam: Protest rally in Haflong against IPF's demand for bifurcation of Dima Hasao". Northeast Live. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "Peace protest rally against bifurcation of Dima Hasao district on communal line held at Haflong". KRC Times. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "Assam: ADSU opposes bifurcation of Dima Hasao along communal lines". NorthEast Now. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "Students body opposes proposed bifurcation of Dima Hasao on communal lines". India Today NE. 18 February 2026. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Deb, Pankaj Kr. (29 March 2018). "Himanta-led GoM to be formed to discuss demand for bifurcation of Dima Hasao". Northeast Now. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
- ↑ "Government to bifurcate 'Dima Hasao' District for better Government Services". The Sentinel Assam. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2026.
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