Fri Oct 04 21:38:47 UTC 2024: ## Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Jumps From Mantralaya Building in Protest
**Mumbai:** Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, an NCP leader, jumped from the third floor of the Mantralaya building in a dramatic protest on [Date]. He was joined by three other MLAs, including Kiran Lahamat (NCP), Rajesh Patil (BVM), Hiraman Khotskar (Congress), and Hemant Savre (BJP). All four were saved by a safety net installed by the fire department.
The protest was sparked by the government’s inaction on the Dhangar community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation. The community, currently classified as Other Backward Classes (OBC), has been demanding ST status, leading to several protests across the state.
Earlier on September 30th, Zirwal led a protest outside the Mantralaya building, expressing frustration over the government’s silence on the issue.
Videos of the MLAs jumping from the building have gone viral on social media, showing the group being rescued by fire department personnel.
This incident highlights the growing unrest within the Dhangar community and the pressure they are putting on the state government to address their demands. The government’s response to this latest protest remains to be seen.
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