Battle of promises: Politics of ST status in Assam re-examined
By: Taye, Purna Kanta and Das, Gaurav
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BookPublisher: Economic & Political Weekly Description: 61(15), Apr 11, 2026: p.26-29.
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Economic & Political WeeklySummary: The tabling of the Group of Ministers report in the Assam Legislative Assembly for granting Scheduled Tribe status to six communities has ignited widespread protests among the existing STs in Assam. While the politics surrounding ST status has a long history, the present predicament and the growing hostility among communities stem from short-sighted electoral promises and political agenda. –Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/commentary/battle-promises.html
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | 61(15), Apr 11, 2026: p.26-29 | Available | AR138746 |
The tabling of the Group of Ministers report in the Assam Legislative Assembly for granting Scheduled Tribe status to six communities has ignited widespread protests among the existing STs in Assam. While the politics surrounding ST status has a long history, the present predicament and the growing hostility among communities stem from short-sighted electoral promises and political agenda. –Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/commentary/battle-promises.html
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