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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Atasu protests for ST status, land rights
Guwahati: Thousands of All Tai Ahom Students' Union (ATASU) workers on Wednesday staged protests in Guwahati as well as in Sivasagar district, raising their longstanding demands. These include the granting of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Tai-Ahom community, land rights for indigenous people, and the eviction of suspected illegal immigrants from Assam. Over 1,500 members of ATASU and supporters from various districts across the state participated in the protest in Guwahati, waving community flags and raising slogans that reverberated through the streets leading to Dispur. The students' union submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as well. The student body reminded the govt that the Tai Ahom people, despite gradual cultural assimilation with other Tai groups such as the Khamti, Phake, Khamyang, Aiton, and Turung, have preserved their distinct language, culture, and traditions. The union emphasised that this unique identity must be safeguarded through constitutional recognition and protection. ATASU President Chow Milan Buragohain said that neither the central govt nor the state govt has given heed to grant the ST status to the community despite repeated assurances they gave. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo "The central government introduced the ST Bill in the Rajya Sabha but failed to table it in the Lok Sabha. This signals deliberate neglect. Our demands have been reduced to mere election promises," he added. He further stated that the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led present state govt has also continued the trend of ignoring the demands of the community like its predecessors. "We have been continuously betrayed. This government too, under your leadership, has sidelined our rightful claims," he added. ATASU, reiterating its faith in peaceful democratic protest, appealed to the state govt to take decisive action to fulfil the long-pending constitutional demands of the Tai-Ahom community. Buragohain added that the Ahom community is a significant group in upper Assam, playing a crucial role in forming the state government. "Congress and Assam Gana Parishad engaged in politics involving the community to fulfil their vested political interest. Similarly, the current state govt is also seen playing politics and manipulating the emotions of millions of Ahom people," he added. The union has accused the BJP govt of deceiving the community under the guise of tribal recognition and has politically marginalised the Ahom community by redrawing legislative constituencies. MSID:: 123000914 413 |
The Print
13-06-2025
- The Print
Arunachal to develop World War II museum, showcase significance of Burma Campaign
Chairing a meeting here on Thursday, Mein noted the historical significance of the Pangsau Pass and the Stilwell Road. The museum is located at the historical Stilwell Road, a strategic World War II route. Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government will develop the World War II museum at Jairampur in Changlang, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein said, emphasising the region's importance in the Burma Campaign. 'This area is of immense historical value, and we aim to develop a one-of-a-kind museum to preserve and showcase this legacy while transforming it into a major heritage-cum-tourism hub,' he said. The deputy CM said the collection of artefacts needs to be enhanced so that a dedicated gallery showcasing the contributions of the indegenous people can be developed, noting the role played by people of the Singpho, Khamti, Adi, Nocte, Mishmi, and Naga tribes, who served as soldiers and porters during what is popularly known as the 'Burma War'. During the Pangsau Pass Winter Festival, a Willy Jeep rally from the Hump WWII Museum in Pasighat, East Siang district, to Pangsau Pass, as well as a supercar rally, have been planned to attract tourists and history enthusiasts. For this, a dedicated committee has been constituted with Research Minister Dasanglu Pul as the chair, Mein as the chief advisor, and MLAs Laisam Simai and Oken Tayeng as advisors, besides Research Secretary BJ Duai as member secretary. Mein was speaking at the meeting of this committee. Lt Col TC Tayum made a detailed presentation on the artefacts collected so far for the museum. PTI UPL UPL SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Arunachal Pradesh orders closure of 386 schools, cites zero enrolment
