Maharashtra Government Accepts Demands of Tribal Students, Appeals Them to Call Off Hunger Strike

Maharashtra Government accepts demands of tribal students, appeals them to call off hunger strike

The demands concerned the recruitment of Scheduled Tribes candidates in government service and the improvement in conditions at residential schools for tribal children

Maharashtra accepts all demands of tribal students on strike

Mumbai: Maharashtra Tribal Development Minister Ashok Uike on Saturday, August 29, announced that the government had accepted all the demands of the tribal student protestors who are on a hunger strike in three cities. The demands concerned recruitment of Scheduled Tribes candidates in government service and improvement in conditions at residential schools for tribal children. … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertai…

BJP accuses Congress of prolonging tribal students’ hunger strike

Tribal students' hunger strike in Maharashtra continues for sixteen days now. The Bharatiya Janata Party alleges Congress is fueling the protest for political gain. BJP claims most student demands have been met by the government. They suggest Congress leaders want the strike to coincide with Rahul Gandhi's visit. This move aims to resurrect Rahul Gandhi's political career, the party stated.