Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Dhangar Community Withdraws Protest Awaiting HC Hearing
The Dhangar community, led by Deepak Borhade, decided to stop their protest in Mumbai's Azad Maidan.
They were asking for a special status called Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
The leader said they will wait for a court hearing on January 28 to decide when to protest again.
He asked his community members not to come to Mumbai for now but promised to announce the next protest date soon.
Their fight for the special status is not over yet.
Dhangar community withdraws protest for ST status at Azad Maidan, Mumbai.
Leader Deepak Borhade announces decision to await Bombay High Court hearing on January 28.
Community members urged not to come to Mumbai for now.
Next protest date to be announced after the court hearing.
Dhangar community's fight for ST status continues.
- Who
- Dhangar community, led by Deepak Borhade
- What
- Withdrawal of protest for ST status
- When
- After January 28 High Court hearing
- Where
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Why
- To await the outcome of the High Court hearing on their plea for ST status
- Community
- Dhangar
- Leader
- Deepak Borhade
- Demand
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) status
- Protest Location
- Azad Maidan, Mumbai
- Next Hearing Date
- January 28
- Decision
- Withdrawal of protest until hearing