[Assam] Fwd: Fashion Show in Asom politics !

[Ram Sarangapani]

>From what I understand, the Govt. of Assam only made a proposal. If I
remember correctly, the GOA was supposed to hear different views on the name
change and then make a formal proposal to the Center.

I don't think a state can change its name on it own. Though usually granted
by the Center, a formal application must be made.
Also, before a state can change its name, all legal formalities have to be
completed. Legal formalities would include financial transactions between a
state and the center.

So, I don't think the GOA has yet officially changed its name.

--Ram


On 10/21/06, BBaruah at aol.com <BBaruah at aol.com> wrote:
>
>  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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