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Assam To Withdraw Foreigner Tribunal Cases Against Indigenous Koch-Rajbongshi Community

About Koch-Rajbongshi

• The Koch-Rajbongshi community is an ethnic group primarily found in the northeastern region of India, particularly in the states of Assam, West Bengal, and parts of Meghalaya. 
• They are a blend of two historically distinct communities: the Koch and Rajbongshi. 
• While these groups share cultural similarities and have had a long history of coexistence, they also retain some distinct identities.
• Demand for ST: The community is seeking recognition as a Scheduled Tribe in Assam and other states to access government welfare and legal protections.

Koches (or Kocch)

• Historically, the Koches were a group of people who once ruled parts of what is now Assam, Bengal, and Bihar. 
• They are thought to have descended from the ancient Kachari Kingdom, which ruled the region for centuries before being absorbed by the Ahoms in Assam. 
• The Koches were originally a Mongoloid ethnic group, and they are believed to have gradually merged with the local communities over time.

Rajbongshis

• The Rajbongshi people were originally a part of the Koch dynasty, but later developed a distinct identity. 
• Over time, they spread into regions of Bengal and Assam. 
• They were part of the Bengali-speaking people in the past and often associated with the agricultural and peasant classes.

Koch Rajbongshis FAQs

Q1. Which caste is Koch Rajbongshi? 

Ans. The Koch Rajbongshi community is recognized as Other Backward Class (OBC) in Assam.

Q2. Are Koch Rajbongshi Assamese? 

Ans. Yes, Koch Rajbongshi people predominantly reside in Assam, where they are recognized as an Other Backward Class.

Source: NDTV