Research Article | Open Access
GOVERNANCE AND TRANSNATIONAL PARLIAMENT: REIMAGINING ACCOMMODATION BEYOND BORDERS IN NORTH EAST INDIA
Dr. Pankaj Bora
Pages: 2515-2519
Abstract
Addressing the complexities of territorial accommodation in Northeast India has garnered varied responses and raised concerns about the government's policies aligning with the interests and grievances of indigenous communities. Historically, the Northeastern region has served as a melting pot, attracting diverse groups of people who have settled permanently and embraced indigenous traditions and rituals. This intermixing of cultures has transformed the region into a hub of diversity that transcends the geographical boundaries imposed after India's independence. However, the post-independence era saw significant changes as the newly formed Indian state introduced policies and programs that often overlooked the historical and cultural differences of the region. While provisions like autonomous councils and territorial councils were established to preserve cultural diversity, the existence of demographic diversity has made it challenging to include all individuals belonging to a particular identity. This paper aims to critically examine the current accommodating policies and programs, proposing an alternative power structure that undermines the top-down bureaucratic distribution of power. Moreover, it explores the possibilities of a Supra-Territorial Parliament that can better accommodate the complex diversities of the region, extending beyond territorial boundaries
Keywords
Addressing the complexities of territorial accommodation in Northeast India has garnered varied responses