Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Tai-Ahom Community Demands ST Status in Assam Rally
People from the Tai-Ahom community in Assam are asking to be officially recognized as a Scheduled Tribe.
They held a big march with torches at night, chanting that they won't stop until they get this status.
Their leaders said they have waited a long time for the government, especially the BJP party, to keep a promise made in 2014.
They are so frustrated that they are threatening to not vote for the BJP in the next big election if their request isn't granted soon.
The Chief Minister has said that a report about giving this special status to several communities will be discussed in the upcoming government meeting.
Other groups in Assam are also asking for the same recognition.
These communities have a significant number of voters in some parts of Assam.
Thousands of Tai-Ahom community members in Assam participated in a torchlight protest march demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
The Tai-Ahom Yuba Parishad, Assam (TAYPA) and All Tai Ahom Students’ Union (ATASU) organized the demonstration in Charaideo district.
Protesters threatened to boycott the BJP in the 2026 assembly polls if their long-pending demand for ST status is not met.
Community leaders expressed frustration over unfulfilled promises made by the BJP since 2014.
The Assam Chief Minister indicated that a report on granting ST status to six communities will be presented in the upcoming Winter Session of the assembly.
- Who
- Thousands of people from the Tai-Ahom community, organized by groups like TAYPA and ATASU.
- What
- Staged a torchlight protest march and rally demanding immediate inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- When
- Tuesday, October 28, ahead of the upcoming Winter Session of the Assam Assembly.
- Where
- Charaideo district, Assam, with protesters converging in Moran town.
- Why
- To press for long-standing demands for ST status, citing unfulfilled promises by the BJP and threatening political consequences if demands are not met.
Tai-Ahom Community Demands
Government/BJP Promises
Scheduled Tribe Status
Tai-Ahom Community Demands
The Tai-Ahom community is demanding immediate inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe category, citing unmet promises from the BJP since 2014. They are threatening to boycott the BJP in the 2026 assembly polls if their demands are not met.
Government/BJP Promises
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that a report by the Group of Ministers (GoM) on granting ST status to six communities will be tabled in the assembly during the upcoming Winter Session, scheduled to begin on November 25.
Electoral Influence and Political Action
Tai-Ahom Community Demands
The community wields considerable electoral influence in Upper Assam and is prepared to withdraw support from the BJP due to perceived betrayal.
Government/BJP Promises
Multiple assurances for granting reservation have been regularly offered by senior BJP leaders and ministers to the protesting communities.
- Community Demanding Status
- Tai-Ahom
- Protest Location
- Charaideo district, Assam (specifically Moran town)
- Date of Protest
- Tuesday, October 28
- Key Organizations Involved
- Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad, Assam (TAYPA), All Tai Ahom Students’ Union (ATASU)
- Political Threat
- Boycott of BJP in 2026 assembly polls
- Chief Minister's Statement Reference
- GoM report to be tabled in Winter Session starting November 25
- Other Communities Seeking ST Status
- Moran, Motok, Chutia, Koch-Rajbongshi, Tea-Tribes
