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Assam MLA questions delay in ST status for six communities
In Assam, India, some communities have been asking for a long time to be recognized as Scheduled Tribes (STs), which gives them special benefits for education and jobs.
A lawmaker from the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) recently asked why the government is taking so long to grant this status.
The government said it's not entirely up to them; they need approval from the central government and Parliament.
They have already sent proposals and even reserved some seats in medical colleges for these communities.
The government also suggested a new way to classify STs so that the existing tribes aren't affected.
The final decision will be made by Parliament.
BPF MLA Rupam Chandra Roy questioned the delay in granting ST status to six communities in Assam.
Assam government states it's a central subject requiring Parliament's approval.
Proposals sent to the Centre, awaiting a positive report from the Registrar General of India.
Government has reserved some seats in state-run medical colleges for these communities.
Opposition parties staged a walkout in the Assembly over the delay in granting ST status.
- Who
- Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) MLA Rupam Chandra Roy, Assam Tribal Affairs (Plain) Minister Ranoj Pegu, Opposition Congress and Raijor Dal
- What
- Delay in granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities in Assam
- Where
- Assam, India
- When
- July 29, 2023
- Why
- Requires Parliament's approval and a positive report from the Registrar General of India
BPF and Opposition
Assam Government
Granting ST Status
BPF and Opposition
Urge immediate granting of ST status to all six communities without affecting existing STs.
Assam Government
States it's a central subject requiring Parliament's approval and a positive report from the Registrar General of India.
Key facts
- Communities Demanding ST Status
- Moran, Motok, Chutia, Tai-Ahom, Koch-Rajbongshi, Tea Tribe
- Current Status
- Proposals sent to Centre, awaiting Parliament's approval
- Government's Interim Report
- Recommends three-tier reservation classification
- Proposed New Category
- ST (Valley) for Tai-Ahom, Chutia, Tea Tribes, Koch-Rajbongshi (excluding undivided Goalpara)
- Proposed ST (Plains) Inclusion
- Moran, Motok, Koch-Rajbongshi (Goalpara)
- Current Reservation
- Some seats reserved in state-run medical colleges
Quotes
Rupam Chandra Roy
Bodoland People's Front MLA
“"Unless the Registrar General of India gives a positive report and a bill is passed in Parliament, it cannot be done. The central government asked us for modalities in this matter and we have already submitted a report in the Assembly," Pegu added.”
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“"We want the granting of ST status to all six communities as soon as possible. I urge the government to do the needful in this direction without affecting the existing STs," Roy said.”
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Sources
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