Tribal Leaders' Bold Protest: Dramatic Scenes at Mantralaya

High drama ensued at Maharashtra's Mantralaya as tribal leaders protested by jumping onto a safety net over quota issues. Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, along with other officials, demonstrated against the government's inaction. The protest highlighted dissatisfaction with halted recruitment under the PESA Act, demanding attention from Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 04-10-2024 15:22 IST | Created: 04-10-2024 15:22 IST
Tribal Leaders' Bold Protest: Dramatic Scenes at Mantralaya
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In a dramatic turn of events, tribal leaders expressed their grievances by leaping onto the safety net at the Mantralaya in Mumbai. This bold protest was sparked by ongoing tribal quota issues, officials confirmed.

No injuries were reported, but the protest included prominent figures such as Maharashtra assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal and other leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance.

The tribal representatives were later removed by police but continued their demonstration on the ground floor, demanding a meeting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to discuss their concerns and the stalled recruitment under the PESA Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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