Assam Supports ST Status for Six Communities, Tribes Push Back0

• India, News
• February 3, 2026

A recent India Today–CVoter Mood of the Nation (MOTN) survey, conducted in January 2026, reveals that a significant section of Assam’s population supports granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities. However, the proposal continues to face strong resistance from existing tribal groups, highlighting deep divisions over the issue. The six communities seeking ST status