Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Assam Govt Open to More Talks on ST Status
The Assam government is ready to keep talking about a plan to give special status to six communities.
They have been talking to different groups since 2019 and want to make sure everyone is happy.
Some people are protesting because they don't like the plan.
The government says they will make sure no one is left out and that all communities get their rights.
There are also some new projects coming to the area, like a new airport and train line.
Assam government reiterates willingness to continue discussions on the GoM report for ST status.
Protests and violent incidents occurred at the BTC Secretariat in Kokrajhar.
BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary criticizes ABSU for distancing itself from the vandalism.
All Assam Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union expresses concerns over divisive politics and categorization in the GoM report.
Upcoming infrastructure projects include Rupsi Airport modification and new rail connectivity between Kokrajhar and Gelephu.
- Who
- Assam Government, tribal groups, political parties, All Assam Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union
- What
- Proposal to grant ST status to six communities, protests, and talks
- When
- Recent developments, with protests on November 29 and announcements on December 1
- Where
- Assam, India, specifically Kokrajhar and Guwahati
- Why
- To address the dispute over granting ST status to six communities and to discuss the Group of Ministers' report
- Communities Involved
- Six communities seeking ST status
- Opposing Groups
- Coordination Committee of Tribal Organisations of Assam (CCTOA), All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), All Assam Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union
- Protest Location
- Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), including BTC Secretariat, Kokrajhar
- Government Representatives
- Urban Affairs Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary, Finance Minister Ajanta Neog
- Political Parties Involved
- BJP, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), Congress
- Upcoming Projects
- Rupsi Airport modification, rail connectivity between Kokrajhar and Gelephu, Army firing range land issues
Sources
Assam CM Calls Tribal Groups for Talks Amid ST Status Dispute
Assam CM defends GoM’s ST report, says nothing in it can offend any community
If required, Assam govt ready for more talks on GoM's ST report: Mallabaruah
