Guwahati, Nov 10: A massive tribal rally swept through Sonapur on Monday, as members of the Coordination Committee for Tribal Organisation and Welfare Association (CCTOWA) gathered to oppose the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six non-tribal communities .

The demonstration, charged with fiery speeches and impassioned chants, reflected growing resentment among tribal groups, who described the proposal as a direct threat to their constitutional rights and identity.

Thousands thronged the Sonapur Mini Stadium, their voices ringing out with slogans such as “Tribal unity long live!” and “CCTOWA long live!” that echoed across the venue.

“According to the Government of India’s guidelines, only those communities that are culturally, economically, and politically backward qualify

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