Don Bosco Degree College Golaghat

Don Bosco Degree College Golaghat

ডন ব'স্ক মহাবিদ্য়ালয় গোলাঘাট

A Degree College Run By The Salesians Of Dimapur Province

(Affiliated to Dibrugarh University)

NAAC Accredited “B+”

NAAC B+

Article

VOL – 2 , ISSUE – 1, 2025

DON BOSCO INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (DBIJHSS)

Issue

THE WESEAN STUDENT FEDERATION AND THE UNITY OF NORTHEAST INDIA: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS IN FOSTERING CROSS-BORDER SOLIDARITY IN WESEA

Published: 2025-07-05

Authors: JOHN HAOKIP1

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This paper examines the formation and role of the Wesean Student Federation (WSF) within the broader context of the Northeast Indian region, often referred to as Wesea. The region, which includes parts of Northeast India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, is characterised by its diverse indigenous populations, unique cultural heritage, and a history of political marginalisation. The study explores how the WSF has emerged as a unifying force for Wesean students, seeking to bridge ethnic divides and foster cross-border solidarity among the indigenous communities of Wesea. By analysing the WSF's efforts to address issues such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the abolition of the Free Movement Regime (FMR), this paper sheds light on the federation's role in advocating for indigenous rights, cultural preservation, and political sovereignty in a region marked by complex historical and geopolitical dynamics.

Keywords: Northeast India, Cross Border, WESEA, Solidarity