Maharashtra Deputy Speaker and 3 Others Jump from Third Floor of Mantralaya in Protest
In a shocking turn of events, Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal and three other legislators jumped from the third floor of Mantralaya, the state secretariat, while protesting against the government's consideration of including the Dhangar communit
MaharashtraMantralayaDeputy SpeakerNarhari ZirwalDhangar CommunityScheduled TribesReal Estate MaharashtraOct 04, 2024
Zirwal, a member of the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), along with three other legislators, including a BJP MP, executed the jump safely, thanks to a safety net that had been installed in 2018 to prevent suicide attempts. The net, positioned one floor below, ensured no injuries occurred during the dramatic descent.
Footage from the event showed the legislators returning to the building shortly after landing on the net, illustrating their protest's chaotic yet well-coordinated nature.
The Dhangar community, currently classified as Other Backward Classes (OBC), has been actively campaigning for recognition as a Scheduled Tribe. Protests have erupted in various locations, including a significant demonstration in Pandharpur, Solapur district, where community members have argued for their inclusion based on their historical ties to the Dhangads, a group recognized as Scheduled Tribes in several other states.
Earlier in the day, tribal MLAs had staged demonstrations within the Mantralaya complex while a cabinet meeting was in progress. The meeting was attended by notable figures, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis.
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is a political party in India that was founded in 1999 by Sharad Pawar. The party has a strong presence in Maharashtra and has been a part of various coalition governments in the state.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is a major political party in India that was founded in 1980. The party has a strong presence in Maharashtra and has been a part of various coalition governments in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Maharashtra Deputy Speaker and 3 others jump from the third floor of Mantralaya?
They were protesting against the government's consideration of including the Dhangar community in the Scheduled Tribes category.
What is the current classification of the Dhangar community?
The Dhangar community is currently classified as Other Backward Classes (OBC).
What is the demand of the Dhangar community?
The Dhangar community is demanding recognition as a Scheduled Tribe.
Who attended the cabinet meeting during the protest?
Notable figures, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis, attended the cabinet meeting.
What is the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)?
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) is a political party in India that was founded in 1999 by Sharad Pawar.
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