Hyderabad, March 18: Demanding constitution of a special committee to resolve their demands pertaining to Dalits, tribals and others, CPM state secretary B V Raghavulu along with former MP Midiyam Babu Rao and party senior leaders S Veeraiah and Nagaiah launched an indefinite fast here yesterday.
The main demands include introduction of a special scheme for development of Dalit and tribal localities, bringing in a special law for implementation of the sub-plan for SC/STs, effective implementation of forest rights act, lifting of cases registered by forest department against tribals, payment of compensation to those affected by Polavaram irrigation project and return of their lands.
“We have requested the chief minister to implement our 50 demands. If there is no positive response from the government, we will intensify our struggle,” Raghavulu said.
He said they also gave a ‘Chalo Assembly’ call on March 22. Various social, Dalit and tribal organisations visited the the fast camp and extended their solidarity.
–Agencies