After triggering resentment in his first public assignment Her comment against Colonel Sophia QureshiThose who informed the media during Operation Sindoor, Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Kunwar Vijay Shah CM Mohan Yadav has been deputed for Deva to assess the fall of a controversial eviction drive inside the Kioni Wildlife Sanctuary.
Shah, which is happening now Investigated by SIT given by Supreme CourtIncluding senior state police officers, Colonel Qureshi has been absent from public views after being registered against an FIR against him for his comments as “sister of terrorists” during a public meeting in MHOW on 11 May.
Later, Shah apologized thrice and was pulled by the Supreme Court and Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Meanwhile, after the approval of the Forest Department on 23 June, there has been unrest in Kheteon Tehsil, described as “illegal encroachments”, 82 hectares of sanctuary land, habitats and houses have been demolished. Officials claimed that the fixed process was followed, including issuing notice a month ago.
Tribal rights groups and political leaders have planned a protest on the issue.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said, “Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Kunwar Vijay Shah has been directed to visit the site, assess the situation and ensure all possible help,”
Yadav said that “the Forest Department has also been instructed to avoid any action, which can cause discomfort to people during the monsoon season. All welfare schemes in the state are being implemented after proper procedure and ensure that benefits actually reach the needy.”
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A demonstration was planned on 27 June, and by Jai Adivasi Yuva Shakti (JAS) on 29 June.
According to district officials, about 50 families have to get six months of ration supply and one month of ripe food as well as compensation each `20,000 as compensation. Apart from this, the benefits of housing scheme and construction of a new road in the area were also promised.
While tribal communities protested that they called “arbitrary displacement”, many eco development committees organized a counter-rally supporting the forest department, stating that their livelihood was dependent on forest produce like Mahua and Tendu leaves, which was threatened by alleged encroachments.
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