Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Lambadi Community Protests Against Alleged Misinformation Campaign
Lambadi people are upset because some other tribal leaders are saying bad things about them and trying to take away their special rights.
They had a big protest to say they don't like this and want everyone to work together instead of fighting.
Lambadi (Banjara) community leaders staged a protest in Mahabubnagar
They condemned 'malicious and false propaganda' by Chenchu and Adivasi leaders
Protesters alleged political agenda behind attempts to undermine Lambada reservation rights
Prominent Lambada leader Ravinder Nayak criticized insulting remarks against Lambada women
Tensions escalate between Lambada and Adivasi communities over reservation politics
- Who
- Lambadi (Banjara) community leaders and Chenchu, Adivasi leaders including Soyam Babu Rao and Minister Seethakka
- What
- Protested and made allegations against each other regarding misinformation and insults
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Mahabubnagar district
- Why
- Disagreement over reservation rights and alleged insults
Lambada Community
Chenchu and Adivasi Leaders
Reservation Rights
Lambada Community
Lambadas have constitutional rights and have used them to advance
Chenchu and Adivasi Leaders
Adivasis allege Lambadas are blocking their progress
Propaganda
Lambada Community
Lambadas claim misinformation campaign against them
Chenchu and Adivasi Leaders
Adivasis deny allegations and claim Lambadas are blocking their progress
- Population
- Lambadas: 7%, Adivasis: 3%
- Reservation Status
- Both communities have constitutional reservation rights
- Telangana Movement
- Lambadas played an active role and contributed to securing 10% ST reservation