Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Banjaras Demand Government Action in Anantapur
The Banjara community in Andhra Pradesh held a big meeting to talk about the problems they face.
They said that even though there are many Banjaras in the state, they don't have anyone representing them in the government.
This means their issues are not being addressed.
They want things like better roads, recognition of their cultural events, and more jobs.
They plan to meet with the Chief Minister and other leaders to ask for these things.
Many people came to the meeting to support these demands.
The All India Banjara Seva Sangh (AIBSS) held a district-level meeting in Anantapur to address socio-economic challenges faced by the Banjara community.
Leaders highlighted the lack of political representation for the Banjara community, with no MLA, MP, or MLC.
The AIBSS adopted resolutions demanding basic amenities in tandas, BT and CC roads, and recognition of Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti as a public holiday.
The community seeks financial support for annual celebrations, protection of Hathiramji Mutt lands, land pattas, housing, and support for Banjara entrepreneurs.
Over 2,000 members attended the event, and the AIBSS plans to meet with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to present their demands.
- Who
- All India Banjara Seva Sangh (AIBSS), Banjara community, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
- What
- District-level general body meeting and oath-taking ceremony of the newly formed Anantapur District Committee
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Ambedkar Bhavan, Anantapur
- Why
- To address socio-economic challenges faced by the Banjara community and present demands to the government
Banjaras
Government
Representation in Government
Banjaras
The Banjara community has no MLA, MP, or MLC, leading to neglect of their issues.
Government
The government has not addressed the lack of representation for the Banjara community.
Development of Tandas
Banjaras
The Banjaras demand basic amenities in tandas and the sanction of BT and CC roads.
Government
The government has not provided the necessary infrastructure for the tandas.
Recognition of Sant Sevalal Maharaj
Banjaras
The community seeks the declaration of Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti as a public holiday and financial support for annual celebrations.
Government
The government has not recognized the significance of Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti with a public holiday or financial support.
- Event
- All India Banjara Seva Sangh (AIBSS) district-level general body meeting and oath-taking ceremony
- Location
- Ambedkar Bhavan, Anantapur
- Key Figures
- Banoth Chakri Naik, Jatoth Rambabu, R. Sriramulu Naik, B. Sugunamma
- Demands
- Basic amenities in tandas, BT and CC roads, public holiday for Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti, financial support for celebrations, protection of Hathiramji Mutt lands, land pattas, housing, ST backlog posts, ST reservation in promotions, support for Banjara entrepreneurs, Banjara Bhavan, Sant Sevalal statue, representation in nominated posts
- Attendance
- Over 2,000 members
