Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Koch-Rajbongshi Community Plans Massive Rally for ST Status
The Koch-Rajbongshi community is organizing a huge protest to ask the government for special rights and benefits (ST status).
They feel the government has not kept its promises, leaving them feeling ignored.
Many people are expected to participate.
They want to discuss these concerns with the government.
Community members warn that Assam will suffer if their demands aren't met, urging authorities to sign a peace agreement.
They also want a separate Kamatapur state and want government action.
The Kamatapur State Demand Committee (KSDC) announced a major rally for November 9 in Bongaigaon.
The rally is to demand Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Koch-Rajbongshi community.
The All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) and other groups are expected to participate.
The KSDC accuses the government of giving false assurances about ST status.
A memorandum was sent to the government urging recognition of the community's aspirations.
- Who
- Koch-Rajbongshi community members and supporting organizations
- What
- Plan to hold a massive rally to demand Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
- When
- November 9
- Where
- Bongaigaon, Assam
- Why
- To pressure the government to grant ST status and address long-pending grievances.
Koch-Rajbongshi Community
Government
ST Status
Koch-Rajbongshi Community
Demands immediate granting of ST status for the Koch-Rajbongshi community.
Government
No stated view in the provided article.
Government Action
Koch-Rajbongshi Community
Accuses the government of offering false assurances.
Government
No stated view in the provided article.
- Event
- Rally for ST status
- Community
- Koch-Rajbongshi
- Location
- Bongaigaon, Assam
- Date
- November 9
- Organizers
- Kamatapur State Demand Committee (KSDC), AKRSU and other orgs
- Demand
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and Kamatapur state
- Participation
- Expected to draw over 10 lakh people
