Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Tai Ahom Groups Protest ST Status Delay in Assam
Imagine a group of people called the Tai Ahom community who have been waiting a long time for something special called Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, which would give them certain rights.
They held a protest because the government promised this a long time ago but hasn't delivered.
They're gathering and reminding the government of that promise.
They are now saying they will not support the current political party in the next election if their needs aren't met.
The group feels betrayed by the long wait and lack of action.
They are also part of a larger group of communities also seeking the ST status.
Tai Ahom organizations staged a sit-in protest in Sadiya, Assam.
The protest was led by the Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad (TYPA) and Tai Ahom Mahila Parishad.
The main demand was for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and greater autonomy.
Protesters warned they would withdraw support for the BJP in 2026 elections.
The protest coincided with Prime Minister Modi's visit to Assam.
- Who
- Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad (TYPA) and Tai Ahom Mahila Parishad, along with other Tai Ahom organizations
- What
- Sit-in protest demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and greater autonomy.
- When
- September 13
- Where
- Sadiya, Assam
- Why
- To pressure the government to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and express frustration over delays.
Tai Ahom Community and Organizations
BJP Government
ST Status Delay
Tai Ahom Community and Organizations
The Tai Ahom community feels betrayed by the government's failure to grant ST status despite promises made, specifically in 2014.
BJP Government
The article does not explicitly state the government's view, but it implies inaction and a delay in granting ST status.
Political Support
Tai Ahom Community and Organizations
The community is threatening to withdraw their support for the BJP in the 2026 elections if ST status is not granted.
BJP Government
No direct response from the BJP is recorded in the articles.
- Protesting Groups
- Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad, Assam (TYPA), Tai Ahom Mahila Parishad, and local Tai Ahom organizations
- Location
- Sadiya, Assam
- Date
- September 13
- Main Demand
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) status and greater autonomy
- Political Warning
- Withdraw support from BJP in 2026 Assembly elections if ST status not granted
- Government Promise
- ST status promised within a month of Modi's 2014 win