An RSS-backed organisation has initiated a campaign to demand the removal of Adivasis who converted to Christianity or Islam from the Scheduled Tribes (ST) list. The move aims to create a divide among tribal voters and discontinue reservation benefits for the converted individuals.
Gujarat Janjati Suraksha Manch Takes Action
Supported by the Sangh Parivar, the Gujarat Janjati Suraksha Manch organised a procession of tribals affiliated with the saffron brigade in Ahmedabad. The procession from three areas culminated at the Sabarmati Riverfront, where a rally was scheduled with participation from the organisation’s leaders.
In a separate event, Gujarat BJP president CR Patil, along with party legislators and leaders from Surat, attended a rally addressed by self-proclaimed godman Dhirendra Shastri. Shastri proclaimed that his mission was to establish a Hindu Rashtra not only in India but also in Pakistan…
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