Raipur, Aug. 5 -- Senior tribal leader and former Union Minister Arvind Netam launched a scathing critique of both Central and State governments today, accusing mainstream political parties of systematically ignoring the concerns of India's tribal communities.
Speaking at a press conference in Jagdalpur, Netam said that while several social groups receive policy attention and media coverage, the Adivasi voice is often left unheard.
"From Parliament to the streets, selective advocacy dominates the national narrative, while genuine tribal issues are sidelined," he stated.
Expressing concern over alleged organised religious conversions in Bastar and Abujhmad, Netam claimed that certain Christian missionary groups were misusing...