Congress claims tribal students headed for Mumbai protest detained; condemns action
The party said 10 days of student protests over scholarships and school facilities were met with police force, while police denied raiding Congress headquarters.
- On Monday, October 5, 2026, the Maharashtra Congress alleged Mumbai Police illegally raided its headquarters, Tilak Bhawan, detaining tribal students. The Mumbai Police denied entering the premises, stating no arrests were made from the party office.
- Tribal students have been protesting for more than 10 days, marching from Nashik to Mumbai seeking scholarships and improved amenities in ashram schools. They also demanded the resignation of the tribal development minister over unaddressed grievances.
- Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal alleged police entered Tilak Bhawan overnight, threatening students. Deputy Commissioner of Police Manish Kalwaniya countered that detentions occurred only as protesters attempted to march toward Lok Bhawan, the governor's residence.
- Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad condemned the action, asking if "constitutional rule or jungle raj" exists in Maharashtra. She warned party leaders would gherao Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' residence, Varsha, if detained students are not released.
- Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the "so-called double engine government" as "Adivasi-virodhi." The party vowed to continue supporting the students' 13-day revolt, asserting their voices cannot be silenced through threats.
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Congress alleges police raid party's Maha HQ, arrest tribal students
The Congress party in Maharashtra has accused the police of illegally entering its Mumbai headquarters, Tilak Bhawan, and arresting tribal students and NSUI members who were protesting. While the police deny these claims, stating no arrests were made from the building, the Congress has threatened to gherao the Chief Minister's residence if the detained individuals are not released, escalating a political confrontation over student protests.
Congress Backs Maharashtra Tribal Students' Protest, Alleges Police Action at Party Office in Mumbai
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad criticised the Maharashtra government over the alleged detention of tribal students at the party office in Mumbai, saying students protesting for better facilities in ashram schools should be heard rather than prevented from raising their concerns. India News | Congress Backs Maharashtra Tribal Students' Protest, Alleges Police Action at Party Office in Mumbai.
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