Opposition BJP and Congress had criticised the Odisha government’s decision saying the move would lead to tribals losing their land, their last source of sustenance
The state government has decided to shelve a cabinet decision to amend laws allowing tribals to sell their land to non-tribals. This move has faced criticism from opposition parties.
The BJP has threatened to agitate against the government's decision to allow tribals to sell their land to non-tribals. This move is seen as a ploy to benefit mafias, industrialists, and contractors at the expense of tribals.
The Assam cabinet has approved the merger of Seba and AHSEC into one single board called ASSEB. This merger aims to develop, regulate, and supervise the standards and quality of school education in the state. Additional decisions by the cabinet include proposing a separate entry for the Biate community, creating a Khasi-Jaintia Development Council, granting a local holiday for the Ali Aye Ligang festival, and reducing tax rates on electric vehicles until 2025.