Mr. Modi’s statement reeks of ignorance of the independent India’s history. The Congress Party has been constantly striving towards the betterment and empowerment of the tribal communities in India. The Forest Rights Act 2006, Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955, The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 are examples of some Acts passed by Congress governments to ensure that tribal communities are not left behind in the path to India’s greatness.
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