April 4, 2023
Kokrajhar: On April 3rd, 2023, BTR CEM Pramod Boro distributed ex-gratia grants of ₹5 Lakhs each to the families of 201 martyrs of the Bodoland Movement at the Bodofa Cultural Complex in Kokrajhar.
This distribution marks Phase 2 of the ex-gratia grants to the martyrs’ families, with the families of 40 martyrs receiving their grants in Phase 1 by Home Minister Amit Shah.
The distribution of these grants is in accordance with the clauses enshrined in the historic Bodo Peace Accord of 2020.
The ex-gratia grants being provided to the families of martyrs is a significant step in honoring the sacrifices made by those who lost their lives in the Bodoland Movement.
At the ceremony, Cabinet Minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma, BTR EMs, MCLAs, and several dignitaries were present to show their support for the families of the martyrs.
The event was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by the martyrs and a celebration of their contribution to the Bodoland Movement.