𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗺: 𝗧𝗮𝗶 𝗔𝗵𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗵’𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁.

Margherita witnessed a black flag protest on August 29 as members of the Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad, Assam (TAYPA) raised their voices against Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to the state.

The demonstration, organised by TAIPA’s Margherita Co-District Committee at North Margherita Rangmanch, highlighted the long-standing demand for granting Scheduled Tribe status to six ethnic communities, including the Tai Ahoms.

Protesters carried black flags to register their opposition, drawing a heavy presence of police and district administration officials who attempted to prevent the gathering.

TAIPA leaders declared that the agitation would continue until their demand is met. They also issued a warning that the organisation could consider boycotting the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections if the government fails to recognise the six communities as Scheduled Tribes.