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APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 25/11/2025

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (25-11-2025).

🟦 MAINS QUESTION 1 (GS-III / Assam Paper V)

📝 GS-II / Assam Paper V — Mains Question (25-11-2025)

Q. “The approval of 52 actionable points for Clause 6 of the Assam Accord marks a significant shift in the State’s policy framework for protecting indigenous identity. Critically examine the significance of this step and the key challenges that could arise in its implementation.”

✅ Model Answer (Pointwise, 230–250 words)

Introduction

Clause 6 of the Assam Accord mandates constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards to protect the cultural, linguistic and social identity of the Assamese people. In 2025, the Government of Assam approved 52 actionable points, marking the first structured attempt to operationalise Clause 6 since the High-Level Committee submitted its report in 2020.

Significance of the 52 Actionable Points

Holistic Identity Protection:
The framework covers language, culture, land, political safeguards and administrative protections, making it the most comprehensive approach so far.
Strengthening Indigenous Land Rights:
Emphasis on enforcing tribal belts and blocks, monitoring encroachment, and improving land governance promotes territorial security for indigenous communities.
Boost to Cultural Institutions:
Measures for strengthening bodies promoting Assamese literature, Sattriya culture, and ethnic traditions support long-term cultural preservation.
Improved Political Representation:
Exploration of seat reservation mechanisms and institutional safeguards can help preserve indigenous demographic representation.
Administrative Accountability:
Proposal for a Clause 6 Monitoring Authority institutionalises long-term oversight and ensures systematic implementation.

Challenges in Implementation

Definitional Ambiguity:
Absence of a universally accepted definition of “Assamese people” may lead to disputes and exclusion concerns.
Ethnic Diversity & Sensitivities:
Smaller tribal groups fear cultural overshadowing; balancing multiple identities will be complex.
Land Governance Limitations:
Persistent encroachments, weak enforcement, and data gaps may hinder land protection measures.
Migration-Linked Political Tensions:
Clause 6 intersects with NRC, CAA, and border issues, increasing political friction.
Administrative Capacity Gaps:
Effective implementation requires strong coordination among departments and sustained funding.

Conclusion

The 52 actionable points represent a landmark effort to operationalise Clause 6 and safeguard Assamese identity. However, their success depends on legal clarity, inclusive consensus-building, robust administrative mechanisms, and careful balancing of Assam’s diverse ethnic landscape. Effective, sensitive implementation will determine whether Clause 6 becomes a transformative safeguard or a contested policy framework.

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