A massive tribal mobilisation, held during the ongoing 150th birth anniversary year of tribal icon Birsa Munda, at Delhi’s Red Fort brought together representatives from more than 550 communities demanding the removal of converted tribals from the Scheduled Tribe category. The Indian Tribal reports
Read moreDetailsThe Sarna code issue carries significant political weight. The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha has consistently championed the demand, framing it as a matter of identity, dignity and constitutional recognition of the tribals. The Indian Tribal reports
Read moreDetailsThe JMM has entered Assam’s electoral fray with candidates on 21 seats, targeting tea tribes and indigenous communities. The Indian Tribal deep dives into JMM’s strengths and weaknesses to find out that its immediate goal is as much about expansion and establishing relevance as it is about winning [...]
Read moreDetailsAhead of the Assembly polls in West Bengal, the controversy escalated in no time. PM Modi termed it shameful and unprecedented while Banerjee accused the President of "playing politics". The Indian Tribal reports
Read moreDetailsDecimated in Bihar, the Congress had a silver lining as one of its old guards registered his fourth consecutive win from a seat reserved for the Scheduled Tribes, and contributing to the party’s dismal tally. The Indian Tribal reports
Read moreDetailsOn his first visit since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, the Prime Minister called for an end to violence, launched development projects worth over Rs 8,000 crore, promised rehabilitation of displaced families, and positioned Manipur as the “jewel of India’s growth story”. The Indian Tribal reports
Read moreDetailsHis visit on September 13 has been officially confirmed for the first time. Launch of development projects, review of law and order, and outreach to displaced communities are expected to dominate the PM’s agenda even as the Opposition slammed his inordinate delay in visiting the strife-torn State. The [...]
Read moreDetailsOne of the tallest tribal leaders of India, Shibu Soren, passed away today (August 4) in Delhi at Sir Gangaram Hospital. M. Madhusudan and Sudhir Kumar Mishra profile his journey from a teenage crusader against zamindars to being the undisputed voice of the Adivasi cause
Read moreDetailsThe blockade in all Kuki-Zo inhabited districts of the State from Thursday midnight till 2 am on January 4 by the recently-formed Kuki-Zo Council is against alleged action by security forces on tribal women in a village in Kangpokpi district. The Indian Tribal reports
Read moreDetailsThe BJP’s Scheduled Tribe parliamentarian, who said the Leader of the Opposition deeply hurt her dignity and self-esteem, is the first woman to be elected to the Rajya Sabha from Nagaland and also the first from the State to preside over the Upper House. The Indian Tribal reports
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