Conflicts in northeast India: Intra-state conflicts with reference to Assam

Conflict in Northeast India has a brand entity that entrenched country's name in the world affairs for decades. In this paper, an attempt was made to study the genesis of conflicts in Northeast India with special emphasis on the intra-state conflicts in Assam. Attempts were also made to highlight reasons why Northeast India has remained to be a highly conflict ridden area comparing to other parts of India. The findings revealed that the state has continued to be a hub for several intra-state conflicts – as some particular groups raised demand for a sovereign state, while some others are betrothed in demanding for a separate state or homeland. There exists a strong nexus between historical circumstances and their intertwined influence on the contemporary conflict situations in the State. For these deep-rooted influences, critical suggestions are incorporated in order to deal with the conflicts and to bring sustainable and long-lasting peace in the State.