Kamatapur State Demand Council Suspends Protest Following Government Talks Invitation
KSDC(D) Halts Protest in Kokrajhar
KSDC protest in Kokrajhar on Wednesday
Kokrajhar, Nov 11: The Kamatapur State Demand Council (Democratic) (KSDC(D)) has decided to suspend its ongoing protest at Tuniyadanga in Kokrajhar district after receiving an invitation from the state government for discussions regarding their longstanding demands.
In light of the government's outreach for talks with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the organization has opted to pause its agitation until November 28.
Numerous protesters gathered near Serfanguri Police Station, brandishing placards with messages like “No ST, No Rest” and chanting “Amar rasta eri dio’k” (Clear our path) as they advocated for their demands related to the Koch-Rajbongshi community.
Among the primary demands of the organization are the granting of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Koch-Rajbongshi community, the establishment of a separate Kamatapur State within the constitutional framework, and the recognition and safeguarding of the Koch-Rajbongshi language.
Boloram Barman, secretary of the All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU), expressed cautious optimism regarding the government's decision to engage in dialogue, urging that discussions should not be limited to mere assurances without tangible outcomes.
“While the government has paused the protest, if the talks do not lead to real action, the situation may escalate in the future. The Koch-Rajbongshi community stands united. We urge the government to stop misleading the people and fulfill its obligations. It is encouraging that the government is willing to talk, and we hope for a resolution,” Barman stated.
According to sources, the Kokrajhar district administration is taking necessary steps to prepare for the upcoming talks, with initial discussions already taking place at the Cabinet minister level.
The specific date and location for the meeting with the Chief Minister have yet to be determined and will be announced later, sources indicated.
The KSDC(D) has stated that it will await the results of the proposed discussions before making any decisions regarding its future actions.
This recent protest is part of ongoing mobilization efforts by Koch-Rajbongshi organizations advocating for political, constitutional, and cultural rights.
On November 20, 2025, the AKRSU and various other Koch-Rajbongshi groups organized a significant rally demanding a peace agreement with the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), the creation of a separate Kamatapur State, and ST status for the Koch-Rajbongshi community.