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ST community launches village-level campaign after High Court setback
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 01:01 AM
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Following a recent High Court order that set back their legal fight, Scheduled Tribe groups are organising a grassroots campaign across villages to press for their rights.
A recent order from the High Court has dealt a setback to the Scheduled Tribe community's ongoing legal battle, prompting leaders to rethink their strategy. The court's decision, which dismissed a petition filed by the community, has been described by activists as a blow to their long‑standing demands for land and resource rights.
In response, tribal representatives have announced a village‑level mobilisation aimed at building public support and pressuring state authorities. The plan involves a series of door‑to‑door outreach programmes, community meetings and cultural events in rural hamlets across the region. Volunteers will distribute informational pamphlets outlining the community's grievances and the legal context of the High Court ruling.
Organisers say the grassroots drive is intended to highlight the impact of the court's verdict on everyday lives and to rally broader societal backing. They hope that sustained local pressure will compel the government to revisit the disputed policies and initiate a fresh dialogue with tribal leaders.
The campaign is set to commence within the next week, with coordination handled by a coalition of tribal NGOs and local elders. While officials have not commented on the upcoming activities, the community remains determined to keep the issue in the public eye.
In response, tribal representatives have announced a village‑level mobilisation aimed at building public support and pressuring state authorities. The plan involves a series of door‑to‑door outreach programmes, community meetings and cultural events in rural hamlets across the region. Volunteers will distribute informational pamphlets outlining the community's grievances and the legal context of the High Court ruling.
Organisers say the grassroots drive is intended to highlight the impact of the court's verdict on everyday lives and to rally broader societal backing. They hope that sustained local pressure will compel the government to revisit the disputed policies and initiate a fresh dialogue with tribal leaders.
The campaign is set to commence within the next week, with coordination handled by a coalition of tribal NGOs and local elders. While officials have not commented on the upcoming activities, the community remains determined to keep the issue in the public eye.