Pune tribal students’ protest enters 13th day as talks with Tribal Minister yield no breakthrough, say students
Vijay Waghmare, a Secretary in the Tribal Department, said that the Ministry has issued a stay order on the major demand of the students, that is, regarding the Government Resolution (GR) issued on August 14, 2026
The 13th day of the ongoing protest by tribal students at a government hostel in Pune marked Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Despite ten students meeting Tribal Minister Dr. Ashok Ramaji Uike at Mantralaya in Mumbai, no agreement was reached on their demands. Vijay Waghmare, a Secretary in the Tribal Department, confirmed that the Ministry has put an end to the major demand related to the Government Resolution (GR) issued earlier in the month.
While other demands are being considered, implementation will take time, according to Waghmare. Balakrishna Gawari, a member of the Students Federation of India (SFI), reported that the talks with the Tribal Minister did not yield significant results. The students have continued their hunger strike, with several members hospitalized due to health concerns.
Key demands include linking allowances and financial provisions to the Consumer Price Index, enhanced protection for students, an insurance cover for each tribal student, and the immediate filling of vacant posts in hostels and ashram schools.
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