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.