New Delhi. MLA and Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Jhirwal, who comes from the tribal community of Maharashtra, jumped from the third floor of the ministry in protest against the decision of his own government. Along with Jhirwal, some other tribal MLAs also took this bold step. However, his life was saved because of the safety net installed there.
Safety net saved life
Narhari Jhirwal and other MLAs jumped from the third floor of the ministry, but got stuck due to the safety net and no one was seriously injured. The police immediately removed them from the net and controlled the situation.
#WATCH NCP Ajit Pawar faction MLA and Deputy Speaker Narhari Jhirwal jumped from the third floor of the Maharashtra Ministry, but got trapped in the security net. Police is present on the spot. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/mSTSpR1eAt
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Opposition to reservation for Dhanrag community
Narhari Jhirwal is currently protesting against the decision of the ruling Eknath Shinde government of Maharashtra, in which it has been said to give reservation to Dhangar community in ST quota. Jhirwal and other tribal MLAs believe that if Dhangar community gets ST reservation, the rights of the tribal community will be violated.
MLAs are opposing the government’s decision
This protest of tribal MLAs is against giving ST reservation to Dhangar community. Their argument is that this is infiltrating the reservation of tribal society. Also, they are demanding special reservation for the tribal community in government jobs under the PESA law. After this incident, there has been a stir in the politics of the state and cracks have started appearing within the government as Jhirwal is standing against the decision of his own government.