Pahari tribe in J&K takes out Dhanyawad Yatra to thank Centre for their inclusion in ST list

Srinagar, Nov 12: The Pahari Tribe ST forum in Jammu and Kashmir started its monthly 'Dhanyawad Yatra' on Thursday to express gratitude to the Centre for their inclusion in the ST list. The Yatra is a medium for the tribe to extend their gratitude to the Centre for granting their demand file a major milestone.

 

 

This Yatra was formally started on November 10 from Budhal in which young leaders of the hill tribe, political and social workers participated. The aim to thank the Central government for granting the ST demand request of the tribe a significant milestone.

 

With this yatra, the members of the tribe have thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP central leadership, Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, BJP state unit president Ravinder Raina, General Secretary Vobudh Gupta and other leaders.

 

 

The speakers had said that the tribe would remain indebted to the current government and the loan which is given to the ST will be repaid with interest during the elections.

 

This yatra is being led by top tribe leaders and youth affiliated with Bharatiya Janata Party and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), in which the current elected District Development Council (DDC) members, panchayat members are also playing an active role.

 

It is to be mentioned that after the RGI and the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes approved the inclusion of the Pahari tribe in ST, the people of Gujjar Bakarwal tribe have also started the 'Tribal Bachao March'.