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Even after independence, for several decades, higher education was out of reach for most Bodos.
Universities and higher educational institutes are located in far away places such as Gauhati ( now called Guwahati ), Shillong, or Dibrugarh.
Moreover, year after year majority Bodo students were not admitted to some of the best educational institutes in Assam like Cotton College, Assam Agricultural University, Assam Engineering College and Gauhati University.
In addition, even after obtaining a university diplomas, Bodo youngsters had limited or no job opportunities.
These reasons fueled disappointments among many Bodo students.
Although, Bodos were given ST quota, most of those jobs or opportunities often went unfilled.
Every office in Assam were filled with Assamese speaking people, from high-ranking officers down to simple office peons.
Creating easier educational opportunities for Bodos became first goal for ABSU.
When the All Assam Students Union's ( AASU ) agitation to drive out illegal immigrants ( year 1979-85 ) was slowing down, the demand for a separate state called the Bodoland was gaining momentum.
The demand solely depends on the equal rights for everyone as described in constitution of India.

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