Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma: Born on 28 February 1948 in Bhatarmari village, Kokrajhar, Bineshwar Brahma was the son of Late Taramoni Brahma and Late Sanathi Brahma. He served as the president of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS) and was recognized for his social worker within the Bodo community in Assam, India.
Bineswar Brahma who is also known as “Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma,” dedicated his life to uplifting the Bodo language and literature. His efforts led to the inclusion of Bodo in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution and its recognition as an official language of Assam. He was instrumental in establishing the Directorate for Bodo and other tribal languages. Frthemore, he also played a key role in promoting peace talks between the Assam government, the Indian government, and various Bodo groups.
Bineshwar Brahma was shot death in Guwahati on 19 August 2000 by members of the NDFB (National Democratic Front of Bodoland).
Bineswar Brahma Profile
| Name | Bineswar Brahma |
| Popularly Known As | Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma |
| Date of Birth | 28 Feb 1948 |
| Birthplace | Bhatarmari, Kokrajhar |
| District | Kokrajhar |
| Died | 19 Aug 2000 (aged 52) |
| Cause of Dead | Assasinated |
| Burial Place | Chandamari, Kokrajhar |
| BINESWAR BRAHMA FAMILY QUICK INFO | |
| Father | Late Taramoni Brahma |
| Mother | Late Sanathi Brahma |
| Siblings | 9 |
| Wife | Smt. Pushpa Rani Brahma |
| Children | 2 (Daniel Brahma and Sharmila Rani Brahma) |
Bineshwar Brahma Education
Bineswar Brahma education began at No. 365 Bhatarmari Primary School and later attended Kokrajhar Higher Secondary School for middle and high school. During high school, he was Bisarad in Hindi. He pursued a B.Sc. degree at Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, graduating in 1972.
| Year | Education Details |
|---|---|
| 1954-1959 | Primary Edxucation at No. 365 Bhatarmari Primary School |
| 1959-1962 | Middle School at Kokrajhar Higher Secondary School |
| 1962-1967 | High School at Kokrajhar Higher Secondary School |
| 1965 | Bisarad in Hindi suring high school |
| 1972 | B.Sc Degree from Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat |
Bineshwar Brahma Career
Bineshwar Brahma started his career as an educator, with the following timeline-
| Year | Career |
|---|---|
| 1968-69 | Hindi Teacher at Debargaon Venture High School |
| 1972 | Teacher at Kokrajhar Vidyapith High School for three months. |
| 1972 (December) | Field Demonstrator at Assam Agro-Industry. |
| 1978 | Agronomist at the Fertilizer Corporation of India. |
| 1979 | Deputy Manager of Quality Control at FCI. |
| 1998-2000 | Joint Manager at the FCI Zonal Office in Guwahati, where he passed away during his tenure. |
Literary and Social Contributions
Bineshwar Brahma was a skilled writer who made significant contributions to Bodo literature. His literary works in Bodo include poetry, prose and short stories. Furthermore, he also wrote a novel in Assamese titled “Xopun Aru Dithok” (1998).
Some of Bineswar Brahma notable literary works are-
- Poetry: Aini Aroj (1988)
- Poetry: Bardwi Sikhla (1997)
- Prose: Angni Gami Bhatarmari (1998)
- Short Story: Sima
Bineswar Brahma Social Works
Bineswar Brahma, an active social worker among the Bodos, held key roles in various organizations throughout his career.
- He served as the General Secretary of the Students Body at Kokrajhar Higher Secondary School and later at Assam Agricultural University from 1969 to 1971.
- During the Assamese Language Movement in 1971, he was imprisoned for 45 days in Dibrugarh .
- In 1989, Brahma became the organizing secretary of A.B.E.F.
- From 1990 to 2000, Brahma held several high positions in the Bodo Sahitya Sabha, serving as-
- General Secretary (1990-1993)
- Vice-President (1993-1996)
- Chairperson (1996-2000)
Throughtout his tenure as a social worker, Brahma promoted for the use of Devanagari script over Roman script for writing Bodo, which led to disagreements with Christian Bodo groups like the National Democratic Front of Bodoland.
Bineswar Brahma Death Anniversary
Every year on 19 August, Subungthini Thandwi Late Bineswar Brahma death anniversary is observed at his burial place Chandamari, Kokrajhar. On this day, Bodo community, along with Family, friends, and supporters remembers his contributions to literature, education, and social harmony.
Bineshwar Brahma was assasinated by the NDFB members in Guwahati on 19 August 2000.
Bineswar Brahma Institutes
In honor of Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma’s memory and contributions, the BTR government has established institutes and knowledge centres.
1. Bineswar Brahma Engineering College
The Bineswar Brahma Engineering College was established in Kokrajhar in 2008. It is located in the Chandrapara village, approx 5 km from Kokrajhar town.
2. Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma Bodoland Knowledge Centres
During the BTR Budget 2024 sessions held on 18 and 19 June at the BTCLA House, Bodofa Nwgwr, Kokrajhar, officials from the region announced that the BTR Government had iniated the establishment of Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma Bodoland Knowledge Centres in 204 locations across BTR.
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FAQs
1. Why Bineswar Brahma is Remembered?
Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma, a respected social worker within the Bodo community in Kokrajhar, Assam, is remembered for his role as President of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha. He is honored for his contributions to Bodo literature, advocacy for education in the Bodo language, leadership in social activism, efforts towards peace-building.
2. When is Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma death anniversary?
Subungthini Thandwi Bineswar Brahma death anniversary is observed on 19 August every year.