After Bihar, student unrest spreads to Indian state of Assam

Following widespread protests in Bihar over employment rights, a new wave of civil unrest has erupted in India’s northeastern state of Assam, where tens of thousands have taken to the streets demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Moran community. On Wednesday evening, approximately 20,000 members of the Moran community staged a massive protest march in Tinsukia district, paralyzing local traffic and drawing nationwide attention just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Assam on September 13. Led by the All Moran Students Union (AMSU), the demonstration began with cultural programs and rallies in Talap, Kakopathar, and Margherita before converging in Tinsukia city. The procession, which started from the grounds of the Barguri Industrial Training Institute under heavy...