Bhimbor Deori

Bhimbor Deori (1903 – 30 November 1947) was a freedom fighter and a renowned lawyer from the state of Assam in India.

It was the day of remembrance for all Deori people and the community as a whole on the day of the 65th Death anniversary of Lt. Bhimbor Deori, a stern nationalist from the indigenous society of Assam played a significant role on the eve of the change of colonial power in Assam. He was one of the main architects of the famous “Khasi Darbar Hall Resolutions” held on 21, 22 and 23 March 1945 where indigenous leaders of different ethnic identities resolved resolutions to restore their independent homelands against Indian occupation is still remind us his political foresightedness and his aspiration for freedom. He led the history of north east a new turn and vision to look ahead with a prime development and with essence of freedom to self independence of different tribes. By profession he was a successful lawyer but his vision was much more sharp and realistic to serve the tribal community.

He was founder General Secretary of Assam Plain Tribal League in the year 1933. He quoted that government was not justified in stopping remission of land revenue. He tried hard to ensure that indigenous people of the State to allotted the land pattas. He complained for the interest on the tribal boys in the hostel of different educational institution to allow in the general dining hall in June 18, 1941. And also criticized the improper mass literacy champagne during the Assam Legislative Council budget session on 9 to 13 March 1943.

With effort of Late Bhimbor Deori the Indian Govt. amended the Deori people as schedule tribes in the Indian Constitution.