Banjara Community Threatens Maharashtra Election Boycott Over ST Status

The Banjara community has threatened to boycott the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections unless they are included in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. This demand was made during a meeting in Latur, attended by political leaders from various parties. Community members highlight similar recognitions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

The Banjara community has issued a stern warning ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections, threatening to boycott the polls unless they are included in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.

This decisive stance was expressed during a meeting in Latur on Sunday, which saw participation from political leaders across the spectrum.

The community emphasized that similar demands have been met in other states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 'If our demands are not met, we will boycott the assembly polls,' declared a Banjara community leader.