The CPI(M) and AIKS will be holding a much larger demonstration in Nashik on Tuesday, July 23 to raise the issue.
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More Colonial Than Colonisers: Activists Raise Alarm Over Modi Govt’s Proposed Amendments to Forest Act
Increased powers to forest officials “would provide immunity for increasing atrocities, human rights violation, sexual violence and false FIRs,” said Radhika Chitkara.
Thousands on Protest: Dalit & Tribal Orgs Out on Streets Today Against Modi Government
They are demanding promulgation of two ordinances — one against the SC order of eviction of forest dwellers, and one to restore the 200-point UGC roster system.
Supreme Court Stays Its Feb 13 Order Directing Eviction of Over 11 Lakh Forest Dwellers
The court posted the matter for further hearing on July 10.
Supreme Court Orders Eviction of More Than One Milion Tribals, Forest Dwellers
The order came after the Modi govt reportedly failed to present its lawyers in defence of the Forest Rights Act.