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.