Tribal Leaders Demand ST Reservation in Goa Assembly

Tribal leaders in Goa urge the Pramod Sawant government to approach the Centre for reserving seats in the state assembly for Scheduled Tribes. With existing legislation paving the way for boundary readjustment, leaders threaten agitation if the government delays securing an ordinance from the Centre.

In Goa, tribal leaders expressed urgency for the Pramod Sawant-led government to engage the Centre regarding the reservation of seats in the state assembly for Scheduled Tribes (STs).

The leaders, addressing a press conference, emphasized the necessity for an ordinance that would empower the Election Commission of India to finalize these reservations. The legislation, passed by Parliament last August, aims to adjust boundaries for such representation.

With assembly elections potentially advancing to December, it's uncertain if these seats will be reserved, raising concerns among tribal representatives who threaten agitation without prompt action.