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Zirwal and the others were protesting against the inclusion of the Dhangar community in the quota for tribals. (Photo: X)
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar will meet protesting MLAs today
Around seven Tribal MLAs, including NCP leader Ajit Pawar faction MLA and deputy speaker Narhari Jhirwal, jumped from the third floor of Manatralaya and landed on protective net installed inside the building in Mumbai.
Zirwal and the others were protesting against the inclusion of the Dhangar community in the quota for tribals. They were removed from the net by the police. None of the protesters were seriously injured in the incident, the official said.
VIDEO | Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Sitaram Zirwal jumped from the third floor of #Mantralaya building. He was saved by the safety net. Zirwal drastic action came amidst ongoing protest against the ST (Scheduled Tribe) reservation demanded by the Dhangar… pic.twitter.com/AofmgIwbz3— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 4, 2024
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar will meet these MLAs today.
