Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, held tripartite talks with Govt. of Assam, Six Communities, Adivasi National Convention and all-Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (P) here today. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju and Shri Chandra Mohan Patowary, Minister for Commerce & Industry, Transport & Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of Assam met the representatives of these delegations. Senior Govt. of India and Govt. of Assam officials were present during the talks. 

The Six Communities namely Koch Rajbongshi, Moran, Motok, Tai Ahom, Chutia and Adivasi (Tea Tribes) have been demanding Scheduled Tribe status to these Communities. Adivasi National Convention has been demanding ST status for Adivasi Communities in Assam and settlement for the militant groups which surrendered in 2012. All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union (P) has been demanding ST status for Koch Rajbongshis and protection of their political, cultural and linguistic rights. 

All the three meetings were held in cordial atmosphere. 
 

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