"Ekteer, ek kaman, saare adivasi ek saman (one bow, one arrow, all tribals are equal)": Thousands chanted as they gathered to witness the culmination of a rally by a 31-year-old tribal leader, Rajkumar Roat, at Aadivasi Prerna Sthal Ganji Ghata, located at a hilltop in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district where only a sparse scattering of humble abodes interrupts the rugged landscape.
Amid the scorching heat, the crowd's fervour intensified, backing their young leader and candidate from the Banswara Lok Sabha seat (which polled last Friday) as he emphasised that this election signifies more than just a political event - "it's a revolution".
"This election is about safeguarding our constitution and tribal rights," declared the founder of Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) and two-time MLA. Protecting the constitutional rights of adivasis, advocating for Bhil Pradesh statehood, reservation and enhancing their access to education, health care, and economic opportunities form the core election agenda of the BAP.
Social media players, whose influence extends far beyond the physical confines of the event, played a crucial role to ensure the success of the rally at the BAP's birthplace. With three-fourths of the supporters comprising youth and teenagers armed with smartphones, these enthusiastic attendees became instant broadcasters, sharing the electrifying atmosphere live on social media platforms.
Amid weak mobile networks in rocky areas, frustrations mounted among the youth, underscoring their ongoing struggle.
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