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Understanding the Growing Demand for Adivasi Delisting in India
What is the Adivasi delisting demand and why is it gaining momentum now?
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As the Census 2027 approaches, a contentious debate over the delisting of Adivasi individuals who convert to Christianity or Islam is gaining momentum, particularly in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. This demand, primarily pushed by Adivasi Hindu groups, seeks to remove their Scheduled Tribe status, affecting access to reservations and political representation.
- 01The demand for delisting Adivasis who convert to Christianity or Islam is primarily driven by Adivasi Hindu organizations like the Janjati Suraksha Manch.
- 02Delisting would remove these individuals from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) classification, barring them from benefits in education, jobs, and political representation.
- 03The Indian Constitution distinguishes between Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), with ST status not automatically lost upon conversion.
- 04Recent rallies and meetings with government officials have amplified calls for a legal definition of STs that excludes converts.
- 05Opponents of the delisting argue it threatens tribal unity and is inconsistent, as it could also affect Hindu converts.
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The ongoing Census 2027 has sparked a significant debate regarding the delisting of Adivasi individuals who convert from their traditional faiths to Christianity or Islam. This demand, primarily advocated by Adivasi Hindu groups and organizations linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), seeks to remove the Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of these individuals, which would restrict their access to crucial benefits in education, government jobs, and political representation. The delisting movement has gained traction particularly in states like Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, where tribal identity and rights are deeply intertwined with political dynamics. A recent rally in New Delhi highlighted these concerns, leading to a delegation meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. The demand is rooted in a broader constitutional context, where the distinction between Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is significant; while SC status is linked to religion, ST status is based on ethnic and cultural identity. Critics of the delisting argue that it undermines tribal unity and raises questions about fairness, suggesting that if religion is the basis for delisting, Hindu converts should also face similar consequences.
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The delisting demand could significantly affect the socio-economic status of Adivasi communities in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, altering their access to government benefits and political representation.
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