Storm of demands crosses Bihar, now in Assam

After the fall of the government in the Gen G protests in Nepal, a wave of student movements has spread to neighboring India. People are already taking to the streets in several states of the country with various demands.

On Tuesday (September 9), several areas of Bihar were brought to a standstill due to the movement of job seekers. The next day, the fire of protest spread to the state of Assam. On Wednesday (September 10) evening, about 20,000 people of the Moran community took to the streets in Tinsukia district. Their main demand is to immediately grant the Moran 'Scheduled Tribe' (ST) status.

Led by the All Moran Students Union (AMSU), the protest began with a series of programs in Talap, Kakopathar and Margherita. Later, it turned into a huge rally in Tinsukia city. This movement has shaken the political scene of the state just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Assam (September 13).

The procession started from the ground of the Barguri Industrial Training Institute amidst tight security. The entire city was filled with a huge crowd, regardless of gender.

AMSU President Polindra Bora alleged at the rally, “Prime Minister Modi himself had promised that Moran and five other communities would be given ST status within 100 days of the formation of the BJP government. But even after 10 years, that promise has not been fulfilled. The government has betrayed us.” He further warned, “We will be forced to go on a tougher movement if our demands are not met before the 2026 elections.”

The protesters warned that if the government does not take clear steps within the next 72 hours, a statewide economic blockade will begin from September 15.

AMSU General Secretary Jayakant Moran said in the same tone, “We have always been used politically. Congress, AGP, and even BJP have broken their promises. This time, it will not be accepted again.”

After the protest, another protest meeting was held at Chariali under Tinsukia police station. There, student leaders called on the people of the Moran community to remain united and continue the movement.