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Rahul Gandhi appeals to Maharashtra CM Fadnavis over tribal students' hunger strike
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🗓 25 Aug 2026, 02:02 AM
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging him to intervene in the hunger strike staged by tribal students.
Tribal students in Maharashtra have launched a hunger strike, drawing attention to their grievances. The protest, which began earlier this week, has continued despite calls for dialogue.
In response, senior Congress figure Rahul Gandhi sent a formal letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking the state government's immediate intervention. Gandhi urged the CM to engage with the students and address the issues prompting the strike.
The correspondence highlights the political dimension of the protest, as leaders from both the opposition and the ruling party are now drawn into the dispute. Observers note that a swift resolution could prevent further escalation and restore normalcy for the affected communities.
In response, senior Congress figure Rahul Gandhi sent a formal letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, seeking the state government's immediate intervention. Gandhi urged the CM to engage with the students and address the issues prompting the strike.
The correspondence highlights the political dimension of the protest, as leaders from both the opposition and the ruling party are now drawn into the dispute. Observers note that a swift resolution could prevent further escalation and restore normalcy for the affected communities.