PM considering move to grant ST status to 6 Assam communities: Rijiju

November 10, 2015 19:23

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering the proposal to recognise six communities in Assam as Scheduled Tribes, a demand strongly backed by the ULFA.

"The file related to granting ST status to six communities in Assam is now with the Prime Minister. After his approval, the proposal will be placed before the Union Cabinet and then the Parliament," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju told reporters here.

According to the proposal, the six communities in Assam are Moran, Muttock, Tai Ahom, Koch Rajbongshi, Sootea and Tea Tribes.

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