Agartala: The Tripura Rajya Upajati Ganamukti Parishad (GMP), the tribal wing of CPI(M), has announced a protest march to the Raj Bhavan on January 11, demanding the immediate resolution of various issues affecting the tribal community in the state. The protest will include a sit-in from 12 PM to 3 PM, followed by the submission of a memorandum to Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu.
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This protest is part of a larger nationwide movement under the Adivasi Adhikar Rashtriya Manch. The movement aims to address the discrimination faced by tribal youth in the job market, particularly in central and state government employment, as well as in corporate companies and outsourcing recruitment processes. The GMP has called for better implementation of reservation policies in these sectors to ensure tribal youth receive their rightful share of opportunities.
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The key demands raised by the GMP include the immediate passage of the 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which has been pending for several years. The organization is also calling for the repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), arguing that it negatively impacts tribal communities. Additionally, they are demanding amendments to the Forest Rights Act to ensure land ownership for tribal people and the inclusion of Kokborok, the native language of Tripura’s tribal communities, in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
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In a press conference held on Sunday at the CPI(M) state office here in Agartala, GMP leader and former minister Naresh Jamatia expressed concern that despite requests, the government has failed to provide accurate information on the status of reservations for tribal communities. He emphasized that this lack of transparency is a key issue that needs to be addressed.
“We are fighting for the rights of tribal youth who are being denied opportunities in various sectors. The government must provide proper data on the implementation of reservation policies,” Jamatia stated.
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As part of this broader movement, the GMP has decided to organize protests across the country in January and February, culminating in the submission of demands to the state governor. The issues raised will not only focus on employment and reservation but also include local tribal concerns specific to Tripura.
During the press conference, the General Secretary of the Tripura Rajya Ganamukti Parishad Radha Charan Debbarma was also present and supported the call for a united movement to address these grievances.
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The protest aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by tribal communities and ensure that their rights are recognized and protected by both the state and central governments.