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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Akhil Gogoi launches ‘Jatiya Jagaran Yatra' from Rang Ghar with eye on '26 polls
1 2 Dibrugarh: Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday launched his party's ambitious "Jatiya Jagaran Yatra" from the historic Rang Ghar in Sivasagar town, marking what he described as the beginning of his party's campaign for the 2026 Assam assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi declared the yatra as the "poll bugle for 2026 Assam assembly election" and outlined his vision for a transformed Assam under Raijor Dal's leadership. "This Yatra is meant to build a new Assam and unite the people of the state. Our aim is to defeat the BJP and throw them into the Brahmaputra. I appeal to everyone to join this movement for change," Gogoi said. The Yatra will initially focus on Sivasagar district for 15 days before proceeding to Sadiya in Tinsukia district and returning to Sivasagar, covering significant portions of upper Assam. At the heart of Gogoi's campaign lies a comprehensive 10-point agenda that addresses some of Assam's most contentious political issues. The most significant proposal involves granting ST status to six communities — Tai Ahoms, Mottocks, Koch Rajbongshis, Sooteas, Morans, and Tea Tribes. "We will also strive for ST status for three more communities of Assam, namely Kalita, Nath-Jogi and Modahi. This will automatically convert Assam into a tribal state, which will permanently protect the rights of the indigenous people of Assam," Gogoi said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Benefits of Trading Bitcoin CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo On the sensitive issue of illegal migration, Gogoi promised to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) recommendations without religious discrimination. "Illegal migrants, whether they are Hindu, Muslims, Christians, or from any other community, will be deported, while legal citizens will be given proper identification cards," he stated. The Raijor Dal leader also pledged to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, which promises constitutional, legislative, and administrative safeguards to protect the cultural, social, linguistic identity, and heritage of the Assamese people. Additionally, he proposed securing Article 371A status for Assam, similar to Nagaland's special constitutional provisions. "Article 371A will provide Assam with the necessary protections for our unique cultural and social practices, including customary laws and land ownership rights," Gogoi said. The party's economic agenda includes ambitious plans for agricultural and industrial development. Gogoi promised 100% irrigation facilities for farmers across the state and the establishment of industrial units in every village to generate employment opportunities. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tai Ahoms protest in Sivasagar over unfulfilled ST status demand
Dibrugarh: Hundreds of activists from the Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad, Assam (TAYPA) staged a massive protest in Sivasagar town on Monday, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for their community, the creation of a separate "Ahomland" and an Autonomous Council for Tai Ahom people. Waving placards and shouting slogans, the demonstrators marched through the town before being stopped by heavy police barricades near the DC's office. Tensions flared as protestors attempted to push through the blockade, leading to brief scuffles with security personnel. Leading the agitation, TAYPA president Diganta Tamuly issued a warning to the ruling BJP govt ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. "For over a decade, we have waited for the BJP to fulfill its promise of granting ST status to the Tai Ahom community. We will not tolerate this betrayal any longer. If our demands are not met soon, the Tai Ahoms will boycott the BJP in the 2026 Assembly polls. The BJP has banked on Ahom support in past elections. If they fail to act now, they will face a major backlash," Tamuly said. The BJP had pledged ST status for six Assam communities — Tai Ahoms, Mottocks, Koch Rajbongshis, Sooteas, Morans, and Tea Tribes — during PM Narendra Modi's 2014 election campaign. However, the Tai Ahoms, who ruled Assam for six centuries under the Ahom dynasty and the five other groups remain excluded from the ST list despite repeated assurances. The demands presented by TAYPA extend beyond ST status recognition. The organisation is pushing for the establishment of an autonomous council specifically for the Tai Ahom community, which would provide them with greater administrative control over their affairs. Perhaps most ambitiously, they are calling for the creation of "Ahomland" — a separate territorial entity comprising areas with significant Ahom populations. "The Tai Ahom community holds significant electoral influence in upper Assam, particularly in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Golaghat, Tinsukia, Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts. Alienating them would cost the BJP dearly in 2026," the TAYPA leader added.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tai Ahoms protest delay in ST status, threaten BJP boycott in 2026 polls
1 2 Dibrugarh: Hundreds of members of the Tai Ahom Yuba Parishad, Assam (TAYPA) took to the streets in Dibrugarh on Monday, demanding the immediate grant of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Tai Ahom community. The protestors, carrying placards and banners, marched to the district commissioner's office, raising slogans against the Central govt for the prolonged delay in fulfilling their long-standing demand. TAYPA president Diganta Tamuli, leading the demonstration, expressed deep frustration over the govt dilly-dallying over the ST issue and issued a stark warning to the ruling BJP ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. "For over a decade, we have been waiting for the BJP to honour its promise. The Tai Ahom community will not tolerate this betrayal any longer. If our demand is not met soon, the Tai Ahoms will boycott the BJP en masse in the 2026 Assembly elections," Tamuli said. Tamuli's warning carries substantial political weight, given the Tai Ahom community's numerical strength and historical influence in Assam's electoral landscape. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 75% off installation for LeafFilter LeafFilter Gutter Protection Learn More The community's support has been crucial for the BJP's electoral success in the state. "The Tai Ahoms are a significant voting bloc in the state, and their support can make a difference in the upcoming elections. If the BJP government continues to ignore us, they will face the consequences in 2026," the TAYPA president added. The roots of the current agitation trace back to 2014, when the BJP promised ST status to six ethnic communities during the Lok Sabha election campaign. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself had assured the communities of ST recognition during his campaign rallies in Assam. However, more than a decade later, the promise remains unfulfilled, leading to mounting frustration among the affected communities. The ST demand encompasses six ethnic groups currently classified as Other Backward Classes (OBC): the Tai Ahoms, Mottocks, Koch Rajbongshis, Sooteas, Morans, and Tea Tribes. These communities argue that ST status would provide them with better access to educational opportunities, government employment, and political representation through enhanced reservation benefits. Monday's demonstration concluded with TAYPA leaders submitting a detailed memorandum to Dibrugarh District Commissioner Bikram Kairi, addressed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The memorandum urged immediate action on their long-standing demand.
