Gaurav Gogoi Urges Speedy ST Status for Six Assam Communities

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has urged the Central government to expedite granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six ethnic communities in Assam: Adivasi/Tea Tribe, Tai Ahom, Moran, Matak, Chutia, and Koch-Rajbongshi.

He highlighted their socio-economic backwardness and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes’ approval of their inclusion. Gogoi also emphasized the delay in passing the 2019 ST Amendment Bill, which is causing hardships and denying these groups essential constitutional safeguards and government benefits. He called for immediate action to address their longstanding demands.