Autonomous Councils of Assam

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THE FOLLOWING ARE TWO IMPORTANT ARTICLES ON AUTONOMOUS COUNCILS IN ASSAM. 

A brief history of Autonomous District Councils in North East India

Autonomous Councils of Assam- A brief summary

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