{
  "id": 6471032,
  "title": "Local tribals oppose appointment of dreaded ex-Maoist as co-ordinator at Gondwana University",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/local-tribals-oppose-appointment-of-dreaded-ex-maoist-as-co-ordinator",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T20:29:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/local-tribals-oppose-appointment-of-dreaded-ex-maoist-as-co-ordinator-at-gondwana-university/article71448578.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Local tribal groups from Gadchiroli have protested against the appointment of former Maoist leader Bhupati as coordinator at Gondwana University. They argue that an upper-caste individual from outside Maharashtra, who has exploited tribals and caused their deaths, is being favored for a position aimed at empowering local tribes. The groups question Bhupati's trustworthiness to promote PESA and other tribal rights, given his past associations. Bajirao Usendi, leader of a Mahagramsabha, expressed concerns about the appointment and called for its cancellation, demanding that deserving local tribals be given the opportunity instead. The Mahagramsabha has submitted a memorandum to the university, district collector, and police superintendent, urging a reversal of the appointment.",
  "summary": "‘The man who deceived tribals has been given the responsibility to spread awareness among them’",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}