Indian tribal groups demand recognition of Sarna religion Tribal organizations to hold chariot campaign in five eastern states from Dec. 20-31 Tribal people celebrate in state capital Ranchi after the Jharkhand government passed a resolution recognizing the Sarna religion on Nov. 11. (Photo supplied) Tribal organizations in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand have decided to intensify their demand for a separate Sarna tribal religion code in the 2021 census. They plan to bring out 200 Sarna Dharma Sagars (chariots) in five eastern states — Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and Assam — from Dec. 20-31 to press their demand and raise awareness among people.