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100 _aSrikanth, H.
245 _aMilitancy and identity politics in Assam
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300 _ap.4117-124
362 _a18 Nov
520 _aWith the state getting tougher and the public turning against them, the militants in Assam are clearly on the defensive today. Militancy in Assam is not a mere law and order problem but a reflection of a deeper malaise affecting the whole society. Neither can it be dubbed as radical politics of the marginalised communities against hegemonising forces. Politics of identity in Assam is basically trapped in the world of appearances, fighting imaginary enemies, and drawing strength from prejudices and misconceptions of groups about themselves and others. Without an understanding of the material and ideological roots that gives birth to militancy, restoring peace in Assam would be an uphill task. - Reproduced
650 _aAssam - Politics and government
650 _aPolitics and government
773 _aEconomic and Political Weekly
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