Another Birsa Munda Can Emerge: NCST VC Ananta Nayak In Sandeshkhali

BY A STAFF REPORTER: In a recent statement, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) Vice-Chairman Ananta Nayak on Thursday condemned the situation in unrest-hit Sandeshkhali, claiming that it can result in another Birsa Munda. 

During his visit to Sandeshkhali, to investigate the allegations of sexual exploitation and land-grabbing, Ananta Nayak emphasized that there's a sense of fear among the populace. Nayal further stated that such incidents shall not occur or else individuals akin to Birsa Munda may arise. 

#WATCH | Ananta Nayak, Vice-chairperson of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes on his visit to West Bengal's Sandeshkhali says, "There is still fear in the hearts of people here. We have asked for a report from West Bengal DGP...Such a thing should not happen, else someone… pic.twitter.com/oGVpXCh0xU

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Nayak also mentioned that they have requested a report from the state DGP Rajeev Kumar, who recently visited Sandeshkhali. 

Born in 1875, Birsa Munda was a famous Tribal Independence Activist from Jharkhand. 

A village located in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, Sandeshkhali is witnessing significant clash and violence following allegations of systematic sexual exploitations and land-grabbing committed by TMC leaders, Shahjahan Sheikh, Shibu Hazara and Uttam Sardar. While others have been arrested, Shahjahan Sheikh remains absconding.