Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Protests Erupt Over Land Rights in Assam's Tirap Tribal Belt
The government decided to give land rights to some new groups of people in a place called the Tirap Tribal Belt.
Some tribal organizations were not happy with this decision because they said that it would change the area's population.
They blocked a highway to show their unhappiness and are asking the government to take back the decision.
Protests were held against Assam Cabinet's decision to grant land rights to six communities.
Over 3,000 people blocked National Highway 315 at Jagun.
The All Assam Tribal Sangha and seven other organizations led the demonstration.
Protesters opposed including additional communities in the Tirap Tribal Belt.
They demanded the Chief Minister revoke the decision, citing demographic concerns.
- Who
- All Assam Tribal Sangha and other tribal organizations, along with over 3,000 people
- What
- Protest against Assam Cabinet's decision on land rights
- When
- Monday, August 4
- Where
- National Highway 315 at Jagun
- Why
- To oppose granting land rights and special status to six additional communities within the Tirap Tribal Belt.
- Protesting Organization
- All Assam Tribal Sangha and other indigenous tribal organisations
- Location of Protest
- National Highway 315 at Jagun
- Number of Protesters
- Over 3,000
- Reason for Protest
- Cabinet decision on land rights
- Communities Affected
- Ahom, Matak, Moran, Chutia, Gorkha, Tea Garden, and Adivasi
