Name Bhimbor Deori | Died November 30, 1947 | |
A Tribute To Bhimbor Deori By Zubeen Garg | Official Released | New Song 2019
Bhimbor Deori (16 May 1903 - 30 November 1947) was a freedom fighter and a renowned lawyer from the state of Assam in India.
It was the day of remembrance for all Deori people and the community as a whole on the day of the 65th Death anniversary of Lt. Bhimbor Deori, a stern nationalist from the indigenous society of Assam, who played a significant role on the eve of the change of colonial power in Assam. He was one of the main architects of the famous “Khasi Darbar Hall Resolutions” held on 21, 22 and 23 March 1945 where indigenous leaders of different ethnic identities resolved resolutions to restore their independent homelands against Indian occupation still remind us of his political foresightedness and his aspiration for freedom. He led the history of north east a new turn and vision to look ahead with a prime development and with essence of freedom to self independence of different tribes. By profession he was a successful lawyer but his vision was much more sharp and realistic to serve the tribal community.
He was founder General Secretary of Assam Plain Tribal League in the year 1933. He quoted that government was not justified in stopping remission of land revenue. He tried hard to ensure that indigenous people of the State be allotted the land pattas. He complained for the interest of the tribal boys in the hostel of different educational institution to allow them into general dining hall in June 18, 1941 & also criticized the improper mass literacy campaign during the Assam Legislative Council budget session on 9 to 13 March 1943.
With effort of Late Bhimbor Deori, the Indian Govt amended the Deori people as Schedule Tribe in the Indian Constitution.