November 15 will be Assam bandh according to state forum Soy Janagosthi Joutha Mancha.
November 15 will be Assam bandh according to state forum Soy Janagosthi Joutha Mancha.
The forum represents six Assam groups who demand Scheduled Tribe status from the Centre.
The forum represents six Assam groups who demand Scheduled Tribe status from the Centre.
According to them, BJP has been dangling false hope in front of them of giving them ST Status.
According to them, BJP has been dangling false hope in front of them of giving them ST Status.
In every election since 2014, the BJP has held rallies in their villages to say this, but still have not done anything about it.
In every election since 2014, the BJP has held rallies in their villages to say this, but still have not done anything about it.
The group now wants to press BJP in order to get the party to fulfil their promise.
The group now wants to press BJP in order to get the party to fulfil their promise.
According to reports, the group will also hold a protest in Delhi on November 30.
According to reports, the group will also hold a protest in Delhi on November 30.
The forum comprises the Adivasis, or “tea tribes”, Morans, Muttocks, Koch Rajbongshis, Tai Ahoms, and Chutiyas.
The forum comprises the Adivasis, or “tea tribes”, Morans, Muttocks, Koch Rajbongshis, Tai Ahoms, and Chutiyas.
The six communities are currently regarded as Other Backward Classes according to the government.
The six communities are currently regarded as Other Backward Classes according to the government.
Their population comprises more than 30% of Assam’s electorate.
Their population comprises more than 30% of Assam’s electorate.