Adivasi Community

Bharat bandh today as tribal, Dalit groups protest against SC's 13 Feb eviction order, demand ordinance to protect rights

Tribal and Dalit rights organisations have called for bharat bandh on Tuesday protesting against the 13 February Supreme Court order, which had directed at least 21 states to evict traditional forest and tribal dwellers whose claims over the forest land have been rejected by authorities.

Accounting for lowest proportion of Scheduled Tribes in country, Adivasis in UP struggle for their rights 

While Uttar Pradesh has the lowest proportion of individuals that fall under the Scheduled Tribes — only 0.57% of the most populous state in the country — by most indicators, this minuscule section of society is disproportionately suffering.

Telangana Assembly polls: Long-brewing Adivasi-Lambada conflict looms large over 7 December election

In case the Election Commission ignores the demand, the Adivasis plan to fight against the Lambadas in court even if the candidates get elected to the state Assembly

Jamshedpur Adivasi community extend support to Anna Hazare, protest against land ordinance

Extending their support to Anna Hazare, the Adivasi community in Jamshedpur on Monday staged a dharna in protest against the land ordinance.