The central committee of Barak Upatyaka Banga Sahitya O Sanskriti Sammelan on Thursday expressed concern over implementation of Assam Accord.

The committee said Bengalis living in the state would lose all rights and privileges if Clause 6 of the Accord was implemented. Clause 6 says, “Constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese people”.

A statement issued by the Sanmilan’s general secretary, Gautam Prasad Dutta, alleged that Bengali leaders and elected representatives of Barak Valley were maintaining silence in this regard and it may be a serious problem for the community living in the state.