Home States Telangana

Adivasis-Lambada row: Aboriginal tribes in Telangana's Adilabad district step up stir

They have been contending for several years that there has been an increased migration of Lambadas from neighbouring Maharashtra and that the latter benefited more from government schemes in Telangana

Published: 05th June 2018 08:16 PM  |   Last Updated: 05th June 2018 08:23 PM   |  A+A A-

A large number of Adivasis gather at Saroornagar stadium, in Hyderbad on Saturday to oppose ST status to Lambadas | Express Photo

By PTI

HYDERABAD: The aboriginal tribes in Adilabad district of Telangana have intensified their protest since June 1 in support of their demands, including removal of Lambadas from the list of Scheduled Tribes.

Members of the community hoisted black flags atop their houses as part of the protest and not allowing Lambada government employees, including teachers, into their habitats in some places in the district, official sources said today.

They have been contending for several years that there has been an increased migration of Lambadas from neighbouring Maharashtra and that the latter benefited more from government schemes in Telangana.

The demands of aboriginal tribes include removing Lambadas from ST list and taking measures to check the "unchecked" migration of Lambadas into Telangana, the sources said, adding that the issue was being studied by the government.

Adilabad district superintendent of police Vishnu S Varrier told PTI that all measures are being taken to ensure peace and law and order.

Stay up to date on all the latest Telangana news with The New Indian Express App. Download now
TAGS
Adivasis Lambadas tribals

Comments

Disclaimer : We respect your thoughts and views! But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. All the comments will be moderated by the newindianexpress.com editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines.

The views expressed in comments published on newindianexpress.com are those of the comment writers alone. They do not represent the views or opinions of newindianexpress.com or its staff, nor do they represent the views or opinions of The New Indian Express Group, or any entity of, or affiliated with, The New Indian Express Group. newindianexpress.com reserves the right to take any or all comments down at any time.

Videos
PMAY beneficiaries are selected through socio-economic and caste census: PM Modi
Nipah Virus is not a man-made problem: Union Minister JP Nadda
Gallery
The iconic monument Charminar lights up in different colours during the month of Ramzaan. The area gets crowded with locals and tourists during this time of the year. (EPS | R.Satish Babu)
A walk in the special night bazaar at Charminar on the eve of Ramzaan
In this image taken with a long exposure, the Volcan de Fuego, or Volcano of Fire, spews molten rock from its crater in Alotenango, Guatemala, Sunday, June 3, 2018. (Photo | AP)
Guatemala's deadly 'Volcan de Fuego' wreaks havoc