Dhangar in ST Adhikar Morcha 2014

Dhangar in ST Adhikar Morcha 2014

THE atmosphere over demand for inclusion of Dhangar community in Scheduled Tribes (ST) list, gained more heat with the trihals taking out a huge 'Adhikar Morcha' and opposing the Dhangar commu nily's demand.
The tribals wearing yellow caps took out a huge rally and moved towards Zero Mile. At Variety Square, the participants formed a big human chain covering the entire square from all sides. It brought to hall the traffic at the busy square. and traffic from Zero Mile had to be diverted tolly-over for some lime. Prof Vasant I'urkc. Deputy Speaker in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, and MLA Anandrao Gedam also participated in the morcha and extended his support to the cause of tribals.
The morcha was participated largely by students belonging to tribal community. They held placards reading "Fight for Right". 'Adiwasi Ekta Zindabad' and the banners of Adiwasi Students' Federation. All of them wore yellow caps. Some of the participants also rode the bullock carl. The leaders and participants raised slogans in support of their demands. The morcha was taken out close on ihe heels of "Dhikkar Morcha" of Dhangar community last week.