While addressing at ‘Janjati Gaurav Divas Mahasammelan’ on November 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed pervious Congress government for neglecting tribal communities.
“When we discuss tribal society's contribution to nation-building, some people get surprised. They can't believe that it had a big role in strengthening India's culture. It's because nation was either never told about it, was kept in the dark or very limited info was given on it,” said PM Modi.
“It happened as those who governed nation for decades after independence prioritised their selfish politics. For decades tribals' culture and capability were ignored, even after comprising around 10 per cent of India's population. Their issues, education, health meant nothing for them,” he added.
