Statesman News Service
PHULBANI, Nov. 28: Thousands of tribals staged a rally demanding stern action against an outfit named Phulbani Kui Jana Kalyan Samaj and a CBI probe to the financial assistance availed by the said organisation.The demonstration here was organised by the Kendriya Kui Samaj Seva Samiti, and led by Mr. Janmenjay Mallick, president of the Samiti. Ms Sakuntala Mallick, chairperson, Kandhamal Zilla Parishad and several other prominent leaders were seen in the procession.
They submitted a five-point charter of demand to the district collector Mr Bhabagrahi Mohapatra. The demands include immediate cancellation of registration of the Phulbani Kui Jana Kalyan Samaj and action against the political leaders involved in the organisation.It may be noted here that, some tribal organisations have been holding meetings in the district, alleging that, there is a move to provide benefits and facilities of the ST to the Kui speaking community.
The Samaj had taken the lead in voicing such a demand and had also moved the High Court in this regard.Since then tribals of the district are up in arms against the Samaj and leaders who are supporting ST status to Kui speaking people. Apprehensions of a ethnic clash loomed in the district and the administration had issued an appeal to both sections to maintain peace and harmony.
The administration had also assured agitated tribals that there was no move to alter or amend the ST list.Now the tribals are out on the streets demanding action against the Samaj. They have, in the recent past, alleged that local BJD minister Padmanab Behera and Congress MP R K Nayak were behind the move to grant ST facilities to kui speaking people of the district.
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