Around 5,000 tribals from across the state participated in the 'Ulgulan Adivasi Delisting Maharally' to put pressure on the government to delist all tribals who had converted to Christianity or Islam. The rally was organised by Janajati Suraksha Manch (JSM), which is supported by the RSS. BJP lawmakers also participated in the rally. The tribals demand the delisting of converted ones from the ST list and urge political parties to resist from giving tickets to converted tribals on ST seats.
Chhattisgarh BJP leaders on Thursday said the Congress leadership does not have any authority to appoint a Deputy Chief Minister, saying the latter has encroached on the domain of the Chief Minister.
BJP state President Arun Sao said there was no provision for any party to make an appointment to a