The tribals are rising. And against their mentors.

Ranchi, Sept. 25:

The tribals are rising. And against their mentors.

After more than three years, the Adivasi Chatra Sangh once again took centre stage and vented its ire against chief minister Shibu Soren for his government’s “anti-people” land policy and Governor Syed Sibtey Razi for failing to deliver his promise to protect the interests of the tribals.

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Leaders of the Adivasi forum voiced their protest against the government’s “deplorable” move of awarding compensation in lieu of tribal land. “The Soren government must ensure that there is no illegal transfer of tribal land. It should also see that tribals remain the owners of the acres being taken for industries or mining,” said Chamra Linda, president of the party.

The student organisation also flayed Razi for “not performing” his constitutional duty and “failing” as the guardian of tribals. “In a state with Fifth Schedule area, the governor is supposed to act as the guardian of tribals. But, unfortunately, we do not see this happening in Jharkhand,” said veteran party leader Belkhash Kujur, addressing a gathering in front of Raj Bhavan.

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