Himanta Biswa Sarma during a press conference on 22 February said that CM Sarbananda Sonowal would receive the report on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord from the Committee on 25th February and henceforth present it to home Minister Amit Shah.

He said, “We have taken the matter up with Amit Shah during his Assam visit on 20 February. Considering the urgency of things he had asked CM to receive the report and present it to him.”

After analysing the report if required, the Committee members could be invited to Delhi also.

Earlier, Clause 6 high-level committee which was found out by the central government to suggest measures for the implementation of the Assam Accord.

As per reports, the panel in its report has mentioned the definition of “Assamese people” and has also offered several recommendations for the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The report is going to be submitted to the central government soon.

The 150-page report has been finalized and has been signed by all members. The committee’s stipulated time was to expire on February 15, after receiving a month’s extension.

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