Indigenous Groups in Assam Warn Against Disturbing Demographic Balance
The Coordination Committee of Tribal Organisations of Assam (CCTOA) has warned against disturbing Assam's demographic balance through arbitrary decisions. The committee is not entirely opposed to recognizing certain communities among us but insists on fairness and caution. It has called for a comprehensive socio-economic survey before any community classification.
The CCTOA opposes the proposed categorization of Ahom, Koch-Rajbanshi, and Chutia communities. It demands support from indigenous groups, intellectuals, students, and civil society organizations to maintain social harmony. The committee plans mass rallies across Assam, starting with a major demonstration in Guwahati in November.
The Bodoland Territorial Region Youth Students Federation (BTRYSF) has also spoken out against the categorization plan. It fears that introducing new ethnic categories could undermine the unity and identity of Assam's indigenous population and create unnecessary divisions among us online. The BTRYSF and its allies plan protests, political lobbying, legal action, and awareness campaigns to resist the policy. They aim to collaborate with other indigenous groups and human rights organizations to increase pressure on the government.
The CCTOA and BTRYSF, among other international organizations, are concerned about the potential impact of the proposed community categorization on Assam's social fabric. They are taking steps to challenge the policy and maintain harmony among the state's native american communities.
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