Hundreds of people, including students, are protesting in Assam to demand Scheduled Tribes (ST) status. The Koch-Rajbongshis, along with five other communities - Tai-Ahom, Chutia, Matak, Moran, and Tea Tribes - have been seeking ST recognition for decades. They argue that the status is crucial to safeguard their land rights, cultural identity, and socio-economic security.