[Assam] Fwd: Fashion Show in Asom politics !

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Brua Saheb
 
I do not think it is a complicated issue. As I understand the  Govt of Assam 
changed the name of Assam to Asom. This raised some controversy as  to what it 
ought to be considering all aspects, history, etymology,  popularity etc. 
When such a. change takes place, people using it face a dilemma,  yes. I give an 
example. The President of Asam Sahitya Sabha, London Chapter, was  asked why 
he spelt Assam 'Asam' instead of 'Assam', or 'Asom'. His reply is  to the 
point. Asam Sahitya spells the word Assam as Asam legally, ie the Sabha  is 
registered as such. He does not have the authority to write either Assam or  Asom 
unless he is directed by the Asam Sahitya Sabha to do so. Just for your  
information, I saw another Branch Sahitya Sabha using 'Asom' instead of 'Asam'.  Could 
be that he has an explanation.
 
Large establishment means, for example, a Government department like the  
Department of Education, Assam Government,  which will have to use the  word 
Assam/Asom a great many times in their official correspondeces with their  
employees, the teachers, etc.
 
However, I share your anxiety to get more responses from other netters as  
well as members of the public.
 
Regards
 
Bhuban 
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