r/AssamSpeaks

​I am a Bengali Hindu girl born and raised in the Brahmaputra Valley, and lately, I’ve been struggling with a major identity crisis regarding where I belong. I’m writing this purely to understand different perspectives and maybe find some clarity, without any shade or bitterness.

​Growing up in Assam, I went to a school where the environment was deeply rooted in Assamese culture. I grew up learning and loving Assamese songs, dance, and culture—honestly, I know more about it than my own Bengali heritage. My friend circle was a 50/50 mix of Assamese and Bengali kids, and it was amazing. I never faced discrimination from teachers, neighbors, or friends. I was never made to feel like an outsider in my own home.

​The shift happened when I moved to Delhi for my Master's. Like anyone in a new city, I naturally gravitated toward people from my home state to feel a sense of familiarity. But when I tried to integrate into Assamese circles here, I felt a subtle disconnect. They weren't rude or mean to me at all, but I was kind of neglected because I am Bengali. It wasn't bullying, just a clear boundary that showed me I wasn't truly "one of them." Ultimately, I realized I didn't seamlessly fit into the West Bengal groups, nor the Assamese groups.

​Because I've been away from Assam for my studies over the last few years, my exposure to the state's social climate has been largely through social media, where I see a lot of vitriol towards Bengalis. It has made me incredibly insecure. I’ve reached a point where I feel a strange, misplaced guilt for simply being born a Bengali in Assam. I even catch myself feeling hesitant to talk about my background, and I regularly contemplate just settling outside of Assam forever once I am older, just to avoid making anyone uncomfortable. My family, who still lives in Assam and loves it, completely disagrees with my anxiety.

​The most confusing part is that I actually understand the perspective of the indigenous Assamese communities. If I put myself in their shoes and saw a different community growing rapidly in population, I would also feel fiercely protective of my identity, culture, and resources. I completely respect that anxiety, which is why I hold absolutely no bitterness.

​But it leaves me asking: where does that leave people like me? People who love and respect Assamese culture, who have no other home, but who feel like their very existence is an intrusion?

​I genuinely want to know the thoughts of sensible people in this sub. Do you view the newer generation of Bengalis born and raised in Assam as part of the state, or do you genuinely prefer that we eventually migrate out? I'm trying to navigate this very uncomfortable reality and would appreciate honest, level-headed thoughts.

India’s Bangladesh problem starts in Assam, not Delhi.
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Would be interested to hear how people in Assam, Bangladesh and the wider Northeast see this.
“India’s Bangladesh Problem Starts in Assam, Not Delhi.”
#India #Bangladesh #Assam #Geopolitics #IndianPolitics

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When disaster happens, people aid each other regardless of background. Maybe people pushing Khilonjia politics need to get that right.

Look at the internal ethnic tensions within Assam: the multiple communities and tribes. One difference in language or land causes violence like fire. Or the recent border clashes in Assam-Arunachal Border.

Imagine living in a place where people of the same country battle one another over border issues.

Living in India is the only thing which unites all these factions. Without India, they would all hate each other tenfold and reduce each other to shreds.

One little ethnic spillover, some tribes being here or there, and a single incident is enough to start communal violence far worse than anything in North or South India.

Jai Bharat, let us all be united.

This is ubiquitous throughout the NE. People hate being treated racistly but are themselves racist and hate all outsiders.

Assam has seen massacres against migrants of all origins, yet people scarcely know of it. When something happens to an Assamese person in the mainland, everyone becomes concerned. This is a very one-sides relationship.

How long can you keep up this discriminating and marginal attitude? The more people find out, the more relations will deteriorate.

And as we have seen, Northeast Indians hate each other more than anyone else. The simplest of border complications and ethnic differences kickstart communal wars between people. It maybe a border riot between two NE states or even a violent conflict between rival ethnic groups. Assam knows this very well.

So why let this continue? We know pushing away North Indians will ruin the land anywayy

I think Assam has a lot of natural resources, but we still face unemployment because these industries cannot provide jobs to everyone. Many of our resources are also processed outside the state, so Assam may not get the full economic benefit. I also think that we need more industries, better infrastructure, and more opportunities for young people so that they don't have to leave Assam for jobs.

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Is it true also I heard the main source is mynamar

Recently, a lot of people have received the state solar subsidy. About a week ago, people started receiving the subsidy from the state. Previously, I had doubts about the solar subsidy because it was not being credited. But now that I see people are receiving it, I am wondering whether the scheme is still available.