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"The Northeast is considered to be one of the most densely ethnically diverse regions in the world. With 220 tribes, it is no surprise that ethnic considerations are the basis for politics in the Northeast. Ethnic identity aspirations and claims are capable of influencing, inspiring and mobilizing communities in pursuit of various political agendas. This is the political history of the region and continues to be so. Caste politics are largely absent in the Northeast, unlike in the rest of the country. Here politics is built around tribes, though nationalities, Indian and from neighbouring countries, are sometimes summoned into the political crucible." - See more at: http://www.tntmagazine.in/opinions/crisis-of-ethnic-identity/#sthash.AJR6Umc r.dpuf Greetings, Wahid _______________________________________________ assam mailing list [email protected] http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
