Dr.Rita Chowdhury at Hongkong
On 23rd may; 2010, Indian Overseas Chinese Organization of Hongkong offered utmost gratitude to Dr. Rita Chowdhury for her book entitled 
MAKAM. “We are thankful to Dr. Rita Chowdhury for bringing our story to the world”, as the host of the gathering introduces her in presence of more than three hundred Indian born Chinese.As a token of thanks they offered her a “Plaque” in that gorgeous evening followed by a gala dinner partyv
7th Nov. 2010
Noted writer Rita Chowdhury today made an appeal to all political parties, groups, organizations and the
society of the State as a whole to come forward to support and accept the Assamese people of Chinese origin who are living in the state of anonymity, sulking the wounds inflicted by the 1962 Indo-Chinese war.
The Assamese Chinese
More than 1,500 Chinese who were rounded up on November 19, 1962, at Makum in the eve of the signing of the treaty with China, were Indian Assamese — forced migrants and in no condition could they be termed foreigners. Justice delayed is justice denied and besides restitution of property or compensation, the government should come out with a public apology and acknowledge them as Indian citizens . The Deoli camp internees had written to the Prime Minister for building a memorial at the Deoli camp by the side of Deoli jail in Rajasthan where the refugees were last kept before being deported, but had received no response to their letter till date. I on my part will work for their assimilation into the greater Assamese society once again. (Read more) SEE ARCHIVE
25/10/2010
It’s been a great experience having been honoured by Indian Overseas Chinese. The trip was really wonderful. After my research this is
the time when I got to see my characters rather in a very different way. Yes, exploration never ends, it continues in different form and dimension. Now it seems that my book-MAKAM made me live very closer to them.
A nice and comprehensive website. Thanks for the initiative
MAKAM. With tear filled eyes I completed the book last night.Dr Rita has done great service to us new gen youth. She let us through the unknown closed door of the 62 war. The collapse of the social fabric, family tie, the innocent victims, humane value… its so heart rendering. While we are so very pained by the aggression, left broken hearted by the humiliating defeat, saddened by the loss of our soldiers, the plight we would have gone through had the aggressor not retreated, but in no way these gives any excuse to crush the human right of those people of Chinese origin in the name of war emergency. Its so very shame full a did for a country like India whose 5000 years history of superior humane value is unparalleled in the world. This is new age State terrorism at its apex. The mindset of super human like Nehru and Shastri is exposed. Ditto to Mao and party. My heart bleeds to the plight of Meilin and all of them. I am so very ashamed for people like Pulak’s father. And Thakara? Lets be vigil about blood sucking leach like him. They are still around the society.We should not be caught unaware in case any crisis might befall in days to come.
Also, thanks Dr Rita for giving us a gr8 insight to the history of past 2 century of Assam.Now that we know the chronology of Assam tea, every sip will be more emotionally fulfilling.
Last but not the least, my love for all those tormented brothers and sister who have sustained irreparable damage in the spin of time.
It is a mile stone for not only Assamese literature but also history of Indian literature.
Congrats madam.
I’ve just finished reading “makam” few hours ago today. Wao, its fantastic, marvelous, eye opening, thought provoking, knowledgeable, heart touching novel. She has become one of my most favorite writer. the Novel has lots of data and it has given the readers to know lot of things about our lost history and our lost humanity. after reading the novel as an assamese i’m also feeling very much for those assamese chinese-origin people. “Yuyi” happens to be my most favorite and heart touching character. I’ve read her novel “ei samay sei samay”…I’m no writer and very weak in expressing my emotions. but i can surely say it has touched some green corner of my heart and my heart goes for her novels “ei samay sei samay”, “makam” and “deolangkhui”. Makam will one day definitely win “jyanpith award” and she will again win “sahitya academy award”. may god help her to continue her writings and enlightens readers like us. with this hope we wish writer Rita choudhury mam to dig more in lost histories of assam and add more jewels to assamese literature.
i m proud of being a friend of you.my mail add is galat.good 2 see u in good mental set up.keep it up.actually you won.i am alwayas a looser(when its u versus me).u r great .
Madam, I have just finished your book (makam) this evening. I am deeply touched n speechless. Seriously, I couldn’t stop myself to look for some medium to write you back. Though I m not into books, usually I require some 7-10 days, even more at times to finish a book. But to my surprise, makam took only 48 hours.
Indeed, you have touched so many chapters of our past, otherwise unknown to many of us.
Just after finishing the book, I asked my mother about those Chinese Assamese folks of makum. As she happens to spend a few years of her early schooling at makum. She did recall a few moments of that fateful night, when suddenly numerous indian forces surface at makum, she also recalls the incident when with her friends, they tried to get a glimpse of the activities that evening and had a hard chase from the indian forces. Next all they know is all of them (Chinese Assamese) disappeared from the scene…forever..
I wish some day in near future, directors from the likes of Jahnu Barua and Amir Khan will make a beautiful movie on your book and getting an Oscar. Also wish to see your book translated into English and many other languages of the world..
Ma’am,
To read your works is to be aware of the unseen thread of humanity that binds us all. To be lost in your poetic prose is to understand that words exist to make us aware of our Human-ness. When i read your ” Eai Xomoy, Xei Xomoy ” i was left speechless. For somewhere down the line as I was reading your book i realized that the best adjudicator, the best way to judge our lives are by what we do. Empty speech means nothing. I congratulate you on your fantastic literary journey and hope and pray that words never cease to flow from you nib.
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Bistirna Barua / Centre for the Study Of Social Systems / JNU/ Delhi
Last year, I read ‘Makam’ when I went to India. From the very moment I started till the end, I was absolutely absorbed by the storyline, the history and your powerful yet very soothing writing style. I hoped that the book will soon be translated and am extremely happy that it is in the process of making. This book should be read by each and every person. You have done a great service to those Chinese-Assamese and the entire humanity. Thank you so very much.
I live in the United States. I have heard that there are Chinese-Assamese families here in America and in Canada. No one could give me any definite info. I will appreciate very much if you could give me the names and their contact info. I would like to contact them, and if possible, go meet them and invite them to our Assamese functions and celebrations. You opened the door for us. Now its our duty to go find those long-forgotten people.
My dear honorable madame, I think there should be a website where we can study all new and old assamese books. As I stay outside Assam and I am a lover of Assamese Literature, it would help to fill the blank space of our heart which is only for my mother(Assam) and Assamese literature. And it would also help the upcoming literates to prove their creativity by that site. please think about it madame…
even ur tribute to B.H. Ws unique piece of work. Luvd it.Also learnt sumthing about ur childood. Ur a treasure island and will always hold u in high esteem, in ur pedestal DEV