“this issue concerns the future of the entire tai ahom community That is why a detailed and objective review is essential,” atasu leader basanta gogoi said. Typa emphasized that ahead of the 2026 elections, the tai ahom along with six other ethnic groups in assam are pressing for st status to safeguard their cultural and social identity The demonstration highlighted the community’s determination, with a large turnout of tai ahom men and women actively participating in the rally. At the same time, the state has also been. The tai ahom, or simply ahom, are an ethnic group primarily residing in the indian states of assam and arunachal pradesh
Over time, these migrants intermingled with local indigenous populations, creating a unique admixed community Sukaphaa and his approximately 9,000 followers established the ahom kingdom. The tai ahom community, along with five other communities, has been demanding st status for years, citing historical, cultural and ethnolinguistic grounds Thousands of tai ahom community members took out a massive torch rally in moran town, dibrugarh district, on tuesday evening, intensifying their demand for scheduled tribe (st) status. Sivasagar, top stories, tai ahom students’ union protests in sivasagar demand tribal recognition for six communities, eviction of encroachers, and land rights ahead of 2026 elections. The tai ahom community will not tolerate this betrayal any longer
Tai ahoms stage a torch rally in assam, demanding scheduled tribe status, following similar protests by other communities.
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