Tribal Students Protest in Pune, One Hospitalised

Tribal students in Pune have been protesting for 12 days, demanding improvements in hostels, school facilities, healthcare, and student safety. The health of one of the six protesters on fast deteriorated on Tuesday, and he was hospitalised.

Several other students continued to stage a sit-in protest at the Adivasi Government Boys' Hostel in the Manjari area. The students are seeking the withdrawal of the Maharashtra government's GR on tribal hostels and the issuance of a revised order.

Opposition leaders, including NCP MLA Rohit Pawar and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar's son Sujat Ambedkar, visited the site and extended their support to the students. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to look into the problems of tribal students on a hunger strike.

Gandhi wrote to Fadnavis and appealed to him to meet the protesting tribal students personally and resolve their problems at the earliest, including relaxing harsh conditions, such as the 30-year age limit for staying in government hostels.

The students organised a rally on Sunday, demanding a safe, well-equipped central hostel building for female students in Pune and immediate filling of vacant posts in hostels. Other demands include deployment of security guards and sanitation workers at the hostel premises.

NCP MP Supriya Sule spoke with the students over the phone and assured them that a discussion will be held with the government. The agitation by tribal students in Pune has been ongoing for 12 days, with opposition leaders accusing the Maharashtra government of ignoring their demands.

The protest has brought attention to the issues faced by tribal students in the state, including inadequate facilities and harsh conditions in government hostels. The students are seeking immediate action from the government to address their concerns.

The situation remains tense, with the health of the protesters on fast deteriorating. The government has been urged to take immediate action to resolve the issues and prevent any further deterioration in the health of the protesters.

In conclusion, the protest by tribal students in Pune highlights the need for the government to address the issues faced by these students. The government must take immediate action to improve the facilities and conditions in government hostels and ensure the safety and well-being of tribal students.