The Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad (TYPA) organised a massive rally in Biswanath on Saturday, calling for tribal recognition and Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Tai-Ahom community. The event saw participation from hundreds of community members, local residents, and prominent leaders, all marching together in a peaceful demonstration highlighting cultural identity and social autonomy.
The rally, which began at Binapani Natya Mandir and proceeded to the Clock Tower in Biswanath Chariali, was led by TYPA’s State Executive President Bhrigu Hatimuria and Hemanta Gogoi, executive member of the Sangrami Yuva Chhatra Parishad. Participants carried symbolic fire torches and raised slogans demanding recognition and rights for the Tai-Ahom community, creating an energetic atmosphere across the town.
The event started with a heartfelt tribute to renowned singer and artist Zubeen Garg, who has long been admired in Assam for his contributions to arts and culture. The rally then moved forward with a strong message of peaceful protest, emphasizing the need for government attention to the long-standing demands of the Tai-Ahom people. 
Community leaders at the rally highlighted the importance of tribal recognition not just as a political demand, but as a matter of preserving cultural heritage, language, and identity. They stressed that, along with six other ethnic groups in Assam, the Tai-Ahom community is pressing for ST status ahead of the 2026 elections to ensure social and economic rights, protection, and development.
Speaking at the rally, Bhrigu Hatimuria said, “Our demand is simple and clear. We want recognition, protection, and the right to preserve our culture and traditions. We are committed to peaceful protest, but we will not stop until our voices are heard.”
The rally saw active participation from local residents, youth groups, and members of various cultural organisations, who together emphasized unity, solidarity, and the importance of non-violent demonstration. The community leaders also highlighted the historical contributions of the Tai-Ahom people to Assam and the need for the government to officially acknowledge their unique identity.
