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Communist Party of India (CPI) stages protest seeking ST status to six indigenous communities

The District Unit of CPI staged a protest at Nagaon, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities in Assam and several other issues on Friday.

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NAGAON: The District Unit of CPI staged a protest at Nagaon, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for six communities in Assam and several other issues on Friday. The protesters also demanded a thorough judicial investigation into the unnatural death of Zubeen Garg and swift action to reassure the public. The CPI demanded that Assam be declared a tribal state by granting ST status to the six communities. During the protest, party leaders and activists raised slogans in support of their demands, creating a charged atmosphere.  Following the protest, a memorandum containing various demands was submitted to the District Commissioner.

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