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IN PHOTOS | Mumbai Adivasi protest: Tribals march from SGNP to Raj Bhavan over forest rights

Updated On: 11 September, 2026 09:36 PM IST | Divya Nair

More than 1,000 members of Mumbai's Adivasi community protested outside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivli and marched towards Raj Bhavan, demanding implementation of the Forest Rights Act and PESA and recognition of their rights over forest land. PICS/SATEJ SHINDE

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Members of the Adivasi community carry out a protest march outside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivli East, Mumbai, on Friday, over forest rights. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
Members of the Adivasi community carry out a protest march outside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivli East, Mumbai, on Friday, over forest rights. PIC/SATEJ SHINDE
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Police keep vigil as members of the Adivasi community stage a protest outside the main entry gate of SGNP, demanding implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, and the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)
Police keep vigil as members of the Adivasi community stage a protest outside the main entry gate of SGNP, demanding implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006, and the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)
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The protesters said implementing the laws would protect their rights and enable tribal communities to continue their traditional role in conserving and regenerating forests and ecologically sensitive areas, including Aarey and Yeoor
The protesters said implementing the laws would protect their rights and enable tribal communities to continue their traditional role in conserving and regenerating forests and ecologically sensitive areas, including Aarey and Yeoor
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The protest affected traffic towards South Mumbai on the Western Express Highway between Dahisar and Kandivali after the Adivasi community members began a long march from Borivli towards Raj Bhavan
The protest affected traffic towards South Mumbai on the Western Express Highway between Dahisar and Kandivali after the Adivasi community members began a long march from Borivli towards Raj Bhavan
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One of the protesters, Vikas Baraf, said the march was part of their ongoing fight against the alleged displacement of tribal homes
One of the protesters, Vikas Baraf, said the march was part of their ongoing fight against the alleged displacement of tribal homes
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The protest comes months after Mid-Day reported in April that more than 2,400 tribals from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region had participated in a Mahagramsabha at Chinchpada in SGNP. The gathering saw tribal representatives oppose the Zonal Master Plan and demand basic civic amenities for tribal settlements
The protest comes months after Mid-Day reported in April that more than 2,400 tribals from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region had participated in a Mahagramsabha at Chinchpada in SGNP. The gathering saw tribal representatives oppose the Zonal Master Plan and demand basic civic amenities for tribal settlements
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Vijay Ramchandra Matera, a tribal leader from Wagle Estate, said the community had earlier staged a protest at Azad Maidan and held gram sabhas where letters outlining their demands were signed and submitted to the authorities
Vijay Ramchandra Matera, a tribal leader from Wagle Estate, said the community had earlier staged a protest at Azad Maidan and held gram sabhas where letters outlining their demands were signed and submitted to the authorities
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Prakash Bhoir, a tribal leader from Aarey, alleged that forest rights claims submitted by tribal residents were still pending despite the submission of documents.
Prakash Bhoir, a tribal leader from Aarey, alleged that forest rights claims submitted by tribal residents were still pending despite the submission of documents.

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