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Tribals protest over reservation rights

The Free Press Journal - Mumbai

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October 14, 2025

The All India Tribal Development Council has launched a protest in front of the Tribal Development Commissionerate in Nashik, demanding protection of reservation rights for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and opposing the inclusion of Banjara and Dhangar communities in the ST category.

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The agitation reflects growing resentment among tribals across Maharashtra.

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