tribal rights
Assam Government Opens Dialogue with Protesters Over Scheduled Tribe Status for Six Indigenous Communities
Dec 01, 2025 01:10 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has extended an invitation for discussions with protesters opposing the report on granting Scheduled Tribe status to six indigenous communities. The government maintains that the proposed changes would not affect existing tribal rights, while opposition Congress claims the move could create division between communities. Cabinet ministers have been appointed to meet with tribal organizations to clarify the report's details.
Bodo Tribal Students Storm BTC Secretariat Protesting Scheduled Tribe Status for Six Assam Communities
Nov 29, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Thousands of Bodo tribal students in Assam's Kokrajhar region stormed the Bodoland Territorial Council secretariat during a massive protest against the state cabinet's approval to grant Scheduled Tribes status to six additional communities. The protesters, concerned about dilution of their rights and reservation benefits, damaged property at the secretariat after marching six kilometers from Bodoland University. Security forces have been deployed as demonstrations are expected to intensify with more tribal organizations joining.
One North East Alliance: Unifying Indigenous Voices Across Northeast India
Nov 22, 2025 11:55 pm CST
Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarma reveals significant progress in the One North East political alliance, aimed at creating a unified platform for indigenous communities across northeastern states while preserving individual party identities. The initiative seeks to strengthen regional representation at the national level, with support from leaders across six northeastern states.
Ladakh Activists Demand Sonam Wangchuk's Release After Climate Conference Controversy
Sep 29, 2025 04:50 pm CST
Activists from Ladakh are demanding the immediate release of environmental leader Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act following his attendance at a UN climate conference in Pakistan. The Kargil Democratic Alliance questions the government's contradictory stance on Pakistan relations while reiterating demands for Ladakh's statehood and constitutional protections under the Sixth Schedule.