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Moran and Mottock Communities

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Moran and Mottock Communities:

The Moran and Mottock communities in Assam staged a large-scale protest in Tinsukia, demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

  • It is Indigenous group from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh of Tibeto-Burman origin, part of the Kachari family.
  • They spoke Moran language, closely related to Dimasa, but now predominantly speak Assamese.
  • Former customs are now interwoven with Vaishnavism after conversion.
  • Current Demand: Seeking ST status for better educational, employment, and social welfare opportunities.

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