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Tribal groups in Goa's Sanguem protest ST quota delay, plan next steps
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:32 AM
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Tribal representatives gathered in Sanguem, Goa, expressing disappointment over the postponed Scheduled Tribe reservation quota and outlining future actions.
Tribal leaders and community members convened in Sanguem, a town in southern Goa, to discuss the recent postponement of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation quota. The meeting, held on a Saturday, brought together representatives from several tribal villages who have been awaiting the implementation of the quota.
Participants voiced a sense of betrayal, saying the delay undermines the promises made by the state government to address historic marginalisation. They noted that the uncertainty hampers access to education and employment opportunities that the quota is intended to secure.
The gathering concluded with a consensus to draft a formal memorandum to the Goa government, seeking a clear timeline for the quota's activation. Organisers also announced plans to coordinate with civil‑society groups and legal experts to explore further avenues of pressure if the deadline is not met.
Participants voiced a sense of betrayal, saying the delay undermines the promises made by the state government to address historic marginalisation. They noted that the uncertainty hampers access to education and employment opportunities that the quota is intended to secure.
The gathering concluded with a consensus to draft a formal memorandum to the Goa government, seeking a clear timeline for the quota's activation. Organisers also announced plans to coordinate with civil‑society groups and legal experts to explore further avenues of pressure if the deadline is not met.