Gandhi blasts Fadnavis over tribal hostel rules, students on hunger strike for 10 days

On August 24, Rahul Gandhi wrote to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, alleging that tribal hostel rules in Maharashtra undermine students' dignity and access to education. Students have been on hunger strike for over 10 days. Mr. Gandhi highlighted issues like pregnancy tests, age restrictions, and unsafe conditions, urging immediate resolution. Earlier, the party sought a probe into deaths of tribal children due to malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh and snakebite incidents in Maharashtra, demanding accountability from officials.