Assam Accord
The Assam Accord was a Memorandum of Settlement( MoS) signed between representatives of the Government of India and the leaders of the Assam Movement.
It was signed in the presence of the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in New Delhi on 15 August 1985.
It followed a six- year agitation that started in 1979.
Led by the All Assam Students ’ Union( AASU), the protestors demanded the identification and deportation of all illegal foreigners – predominantly Bangladeshi immigrants.
They feared the past and continuing large scale migration was overwhelming the native population, impacting their political rights, culture, language and land rights.
The Assam Movement caused the estimated death of over 850 people.
The movement ended with the signing of the Assam Accord.
The leaders of the Assam Movement agreed to accept all migrants who had entered into Assam prior to January 1 1966.
The Government of India acknowledged the political, social, cultural and economic concerns of the Assamese people and agreed to revise the electoral database based on that date.
Further, the government agreed to identify and deport any and all refugees and migrants after March 25 1971.
In 1971, millions of citizens of Bangladesh – then called East Pakistan – fled the abuses of a civil war and associated genocide between East Pakistan and West Pakistan triggering mass illegal migration into Assam, West Bengal, various other nearby states of India as well as Myanmar.
According to the Assam Accord, the Government of India agreed to secure the international border against future infiltration by the" erection of physical barriers like walls, barbed wire fencing and other obstacles at appropriate places" and deploying a patrol by security forces on land and river routes all along the international Bangladesh- India border.
To aid this effort, the Government also agreed to build a road near the border for the patrol and quicker deployment of Indian security forces, as well as maintain a mandatory birth and death list of citizens.
All open police charges against the participants and the leaders of the Assam Movement, prior to and on the date of signing the Accord, were also withdrawn and closed.
The families of those who died during the Assam Movement were given monetary compensation.
The Government also agreed to open an oil refinery, reopen paper mills and establish educational institutions in the state.
The accord brought an end to the Assam Movement and paved the way for the leaders of the agitation to form a political party and form a government in the state of Assam soon after.
Though the accord brought an end to the agitation, some of the key clauses are yet to be implemented, which kept some of the issues festering.
According to Sanjib Baruah – a professor of Political Studies, the task of identifying foreigners became politically difficult, affected vote banks, and attracted accusations of religious or ethnic discrimination.
Hiteswar Saikia, a chief minister of Assam in early 1990s and senior Congress party leader, for example gave conflicting statements in his speeches.
In the front of some crowds, he denied there were any foreigners; before other crowds, he said there were hundreds of thousands of illegal foreigners in Assam that need to be deported.
In 1997, the state government completed a study and marked numerous names in its voter list with" d" meaning" disputed citizenship", with plans to block them from voting.
Critics complained of disenfranchisement.
The High Court of the state ascertained that the" d" is based on suspicion, not documentary evidence.
All residents – citizens and foreigners – were allowed to vote in subsequent Assam elections.
The supporters of the Assam Movement stated that the government has failed to implement the Assam Accord.
Assam Rifles
The Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force of India.
The unit can trace its lineage back to a paramilitary police force that was formed under the British in 1835 called" Cachar Levy".
Since then the Assam Rifles have undergone a number of name changes — the Assam Frontier Police( 1883), the Assam Military Police( 1891) and Eastern Bengal and Assam Military Police( 1913), before finally becoming the Assam Rifles in 1917.
Over the course of its history, the Assam Rifles and its predecessor units have served in a number of roles, conflicts and theatres including World War I where they served in Europe and the Middle East, and World War II where they served mainly in Burma.
In the post World War II period the Assam Rifles has expanded greatly as has its role.
There are currently 46 battalions of Assam Rifles with a sanctioned strength of 63,747 personnel.
It is under the control of the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs( MHA) and they perform many roles including the provision of internal security under the control of the army through the conduct of counter insurgency and border security operations, provision of aid to the civilians in times of emergency, and the provision of communications, medical assistance and education in remote areas.
In times of war they can also be used as a combat force to secure rear areas if needed.
Since 2002 it has been guarding the Indo – Myanmar barrier as per the government policy" one border one force".
The Gay Lady
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The Gay Deceivers
The Gay Deceivers is a 1969 gay- themed comedy film directed by Bruce Kessler.
The film, which has a twist ending, derives much of its humor through the use of stereotypes.
According to gay film historian Vito Russo in his book" The Celluloid Closet", co-star Michael Greer, who played the flamboyantly gay Malcolm and who was himself gay, tried to work with the screenwriter and director to minimize the negativity of the characterization and present Malcolm in a positive light.
Shirin Farhad (1931 film)
Shirin Farhad is a 1931 Hindi language musical film.
It was the second Indian film with sound.
It was based on the love story from the" Shahnameh" of Farhad and Shirin by Nizami Ganjavi.
The film was directed by J.J. Madan and starred Nissar and Jehanara Kajjan.
" Alam Ara" was released earlier the same year and was the first Indian film with sound.
The Gay Caballero
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The Wonderful World of Captain Kuhio
The film was released in Japan on 10 October 2009.
The Assam Garden
The Assam Garden is a 1985 British drama film directed by Mary McMurray and produced by Nigel Stafford- Clark with Peter Jaques as associate producer.
Made by Moving Picture Company and distributed by Contemporary Films Ltd., it was written by Elisabeth Bond.
The music score was by Richard Harvey and the cinematography by Bryan Loftus.
The film stars Deborah Kerr and Madhur Jaffrey with Alec McCowen, Zia Mohyeddin, Anton Lesser and Iain Cuthbertson.
The film was shot at Priors Mesne in Aylburton, Gloucestershire, England.
At certain times of the year the garden is opened as part of the NGS( Gardens open for Charity) Scheme.
In addition part of the land owned by Priors Mesne and run by the owners is now a Deer Park.
Michael Greer
Michael Greer( born James Robert Malley; April 20, 1938 — September 14, 2002) was an American actor, comedian and cabaret performer.
He is best known for his appearances in the films" The Gay Deceivers" and" Fortune and Men's Eyes", and for being one of the first openly gay actors to appear in major Hollywood films.
Assam Cricket Association
Assam Cricket Association is the governing body of the Cricket activities in the Assam state of India and the Assam cricket team.
It is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
The current office of the Assam Cricket Association is at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati.

Question: Which film was released earlier, The Gay Deceivers or The Assam Garden?
Answer: The Gay Deceivers