The protesting students marching towards Mumbai reached Thane district on Thursday
A faction led by Prashant Gavande announced the suspension of the agitation, claiming the discussions with the CM were positive.
Since govt is willing to engage with us, we have decided to suspend the agitation,” he said. There was nothing concrete on the table,” Pavara said, adding that he and three others, along with five students, would continue the march to Mumbai. Pavara said the delegation had urged Fadnavis to take charge of the tribal development department, but the CM told them to give the current minister more time. We will continue our protest till all our demands are fulfilled,” he said.
During the talks, representatives raised key demands, including the resignation of tribal development minister Ashok Wooike, transfers of senior tribal department officials, improved facilities in residential ashramshalas, scrapping of the central kitchen system over food quality concerns and compensation for families of students affected by incidents in govt-run institutions. “CM Fadnavis heard every issue and assured us of action. “Our demand for Wooike’s resignation remains unchanged.
The divide surfaced after a delegation met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai on Tuesday following a temporary halt in Igatpuri.