Koch-Rajbongshis Community

Описание: Assam Government to Withdraw Foreigner Tribunal Cases:
The Assam government will withdraw cases against members of the Koch-Rajbongshi community pending in Foreigners Tribunals. This will benefit at least 28,000 people.


Removal of "D Voter" Tags:
The government will consider removing "D voter (doubtful voter)" tags from the voters' lists of affected Koch-Rajbongshi individuals.


Reasoning:
Many of these cases involve individuals with surnames common within the Koch-Rajbongshi community who have had to prove their Indian citizenship.


Koch-Rajbongshi Identity:
The Koch-Rajbongshi community is an indigenous ethnic group primarily residing in Assam, West Bengal, and Meghalaya, comprising the Koch and Rajbongshi groups.


Historical Context:
The Koches historically ruled parts of Assam, Bengal, and Bihar. The Rajbongshis were originally part of the Koch dynasty but developed a distinct identity.


Demand for ST Status:
The community is seeking recognition as a Scheduled Tribe in Assam and other states for access to government welfare and legal protections.


Current Status:
The Koch-Rajbongshi community is currently recognized as Other Backward Class (OBC) in Assam.