Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Assam to Amend Laws Before Moran, Motok Council Polls
The Assam government is working on changes to the rules before holding elections for the Moran and Motok autonomous councils.
They want to make sure that only people from those communities can vote.
This is part of a larger plan to address demands from different groups.
The government is also thinking about giving Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities, including Moran and Motok.
This issue has been around for a while, with some groups even protesting for their rights.
Assam CM Sarma says laws must be amended before Moran, Motok council polls.
Amendments aim to ensure only community members can vote in the elections.
Autonomous councils for Moran and Motok were created in June 2020.
Six communities, including Moran and Motok, seek Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry is considering granting ST status.
- Who
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
- What
- Amendments to existing laws are needed before elections for Moran and Motok autonomous councils.
- When
- The cabinet will approve the amendments soon.
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- To ensure only members of the respective communities are eligible to vote.
Communities Seeking ST Status
Government
ST Status
Communities Seeking ST Status
The Moran, Motok, and four other communities want to be recognized as Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Government
The government is reviewing the proposals to grant the ST status.
- Event
- Autonomous council elections
- Location
- Assam
- Key People
- CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Communities involved
- Moran and Motok
- Proposed Action
- Amend laws before elections