Archive · 12 Nov 2025
AGP Backs Six Assam Communities' Demand for ST Status
Imagine some groups of people in Assam have been asking for a special status, like being called 'tribal' people, for a very long time.
The Asom Gana Parishad, which is a political party that works with the government, has now officially said they will help these groups get this special status.
They are going to talk to the people in these groups to make a plan.
This is a big deal because these groups have been protesting because they felt like their request was being ignored.
The AGP's decision might change how politics works in Assam for these tribal groups.
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has formally declared its support for granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six major communities in Assam.
The communities seeking ST status include the Tai Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutiya, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes.
AGP Rajya Sabha MP Birendra Prasad Baishya stated the party's 'clear and unambiguous' backing after a special meeting in Dibrugarh.
The party plans to initiate consultation drives with representatives from all six communities starting November 13.
This stance by the AGP, a partner in the ruling government, is seen as a significant political development ahead of future elections.
- Who
- Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Tai Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutiya, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes communities
- What
- The AGP has declared its full support for the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six major communities in Assam.
- When
- November 12, with party deliberations on October 24-25, and consultations beginning November 13.
- Where
- Assam, India (specifically Dibrugarh and Guwahati mentioned for meetings, and Sivasagar for consultations)
- Why
- To support the long-pending and rightful demand of these communities for tribal recognition, which has led to ongoing agitations due to unfulfilled promises.
AGP Support
Community Agitation
ST Status Demand
AGP Support
The AGP officially supports the long-pending demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Tai Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutiya, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes.
Community Agitation
The six communities are actively staging protests across the state, demanding ST status which has been promised but not delivered by successive governments.
Political Significance
AGP Support
The AGP's clear stance is seen as a decisive policy statement and a bold political move that could influence tribal politics ahead of the 2026 elections.
Community Agitation
Decades of unfulfilled promises have led to growing disillusionment among the communities regarding their demand for ST status.
- Political Party
- Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)
- Ally Status
- Key ally in the BJP-led state government
- Communities Seeking ST Status
- Tai Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutiya, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes
- AGP Meeting Location
- Dibrugarh, Assam
- Key AGP Representative
- Rajya Sabha MP Birendra Prasad Baishya
- Recent Party Deliberation
- October 24-25 in Guwahati