"The file related to granting ST status to six communities in Assam is now with the Prime Minister. After his approval, the proposal will be placed before the Union Cabinet and then the Parliament," Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju told reporters here.
According to the proposal, the six communities in Assam are Moran, Muttock, Tai Ahom, Koch Rajbongshi, Sootea and Tea Tribes.
"This will be done before the next year's assembly elections in Assam," he said.
The Minister also said that the Union Home Ministry will soon start talks with the All Assam Students Union to review progress of the implementation of the Assam Accord, signed in 1985.
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