Movement for Political Power by Rabha Tribe of Assam: Response of State

Abstract

In Assam the movement ofRabhas played important role in shaping and changing the political structure and environment of the state. They started agitation by seeking political power and autonomy for managing and regulating their own community affairs. As a significant plains tribe, they demanded autonomy from state government of Assam. Because like other plains tribe, they felt that they are deprived and not getting sufficient opportunities under state government for their proper development. They started movement for autonomy provisions. This paper will discuss about the causes and objectives of Rabha autonomy movement and response of state to their desires.