Mumbai: The Congress on Monday extended support to a protest by tribal students in Maharashtra and alleged that police took action against protesters at the party’s office in Mumbai.
The party said the students were raising concerns over issues affecting the tribal community and demanded that their grievances be addressed through dialogue.Congress leaders criticised the alleged police action, saying that peaceful protests should not be suppressed.
They also urged the Maharashtra government to listen to the students and take steps to resolve their concerns.The Congress said it would continue to stand with the tribal students and support their demands through democratic means.
The allegations come amid growing political debate over the concerns of tribal students and their rights in Maharashtra.