Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Dhangar Community Protests in Jalna, Demands Scheduled Tribe Status
The Dhangar community, a group of shepherds and cattle-rearers in Maharashtra, held a large protest.
They want to be recognized as a Scheduled Tribe (ST), which would give them more benefits.
They believe they are the same as a group already recognized as STs.
The community says a politician promised them this status and didn't deliver.
The protesters are upset about this broken promise.
They also say the government favored another community's reservation.
The community is planning more protests to increase pressure on the government.
The Dhangar community held a demonstration in Jalna, Maharashtra.
The primary demand was for the Dhangar community to be included in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
Activist Dipak Borhade accused the government of not fulfilling promises.
The community currently has reservation within the OBCs.
Upcoming protests are planned across Maharashtra.
- Who
- Members of the Dhangar community and activist Dipak Borhade.
- What
- Held a demonstration demanding inclusion in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
- When
- September 24
- Where
- Jalna, Maharashtra
- Why
- To demand ST status, citing historical association and government promises.
Dhangar Community
Government
ST Status
Dhangar Community
Demand immediate inclusion in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category.
Government
No explicit view on ST status from the government is provided in the article.
- Event
- Dhangar community protest
- Location
- Jalna, Maharashtra
- Main Demand
- ST status
- Community
- Dhangar
- Dhangar population
- 9% of Maharashtra
- Current Reservation
- 3.5% under NT-C category within OBCs
- Protest Date
- Wednesday, September 24