Assam Cabinet
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.
Assam Cabinet Approves Scheduled Tribe Status Recommendation for Six Indigenous Communities
Nov 27, 2025 10:16 am CST
The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved a crucial Group of Ministers report recommending Scheduled Tribe status for six indigenous communities. If approved by the central government, this landmark decision would classify Assam as a tribal state. The cabinet meeting also approved land allocation for a heritage museum featuring the historic Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum.
Assam Polygamy Ban Under Fire: Congress Claims Political Motive Behind Move
Nov 10, 2025 09:00 pm CST
The Assam government's move to ban polygamy faces strong criticism from Congress leader Debabrata Saikia, who calls it politically motivated. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the bill will impose up to seven years imprisonment for offenders while exempting tribal populations, revealing tensions around the BJP's approach to personal laws and claims of national unity.