From our Correspondent
UDALGURI, January 29: Koch–Rajbongshi organizations observed ‘Cheating Day’ on January 27 at the Udalguri Bishnu Rabha Krishti premise. They protested against the Union Government’s failure to provide ST status to the Koch–Rajbongshi community even after several ordinces. During the protest, Dandi Deka, Braja Deka, Dharmeswar Bora, Sadapriya Deka, the organizing secretary of AAKRSU and Udalguri district committee president of AAKRSU, Bhaben Rajbongshi lambasted the Union Government for its failure to ensure ST status to the community. A memorandum was sent to the Prime Minister of India through the Deputy Commissioner of Udalguri demanding ST status.