Tribals demanded new state 'Bhil Pradesd' in India by breaking 4 state: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra

Tribal minority of Rajasthan is demanding for the creation of a new state  'Bhil Pradesh.' This planned state would unite 49 districts from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, including 12 of Rajasthan's older 33 districts.

While the state administration has officially rejected this proposal, it has sparked much controversy, notably following a huge demonstration organized by thirty-five organizations, including the well-known Adivasi Parivar.

During the protest, Maneka Damor, a founding member of Adivasi Parivar Sanstha, delivered a remarkable statement encouraging tribal women to reject conventional Hindu rituals such as wearing sindoor and mangalsutra, instead emphasizing the significance of education and individuality.

The Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP) is playing an important role in the growing agitation.  Rajkumar Roat (BAP MP from Banswara) repeated the long-standing appeal for Bhil Pradesh and announced plans to contact the President and Prime Minister with a formal proposal following the ceremony.

The event, held at Mangarh Dham in Banswara, gathered people from tribal tribes across four states, requiring heightened security measures, including an internet restriction in the rally area.

"A delegation will meet President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the proposal for a separate state for the the Bhil community," Rajkumar Roat, an MP, told reporters.

Tribal Minister Babulal Kharadi claims that a state based exclusively on caste is not conceivable. He warned that such a precedent may lead to similar demands from other parties and stated that the state administration would not submit such a proposal to the Centre.