Meaning of Adivasi | Babel Free

Definitions

A member of a heterogeneous set of ethnic and tribal groups considered the aboriginal population of South Asia.

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“These new set⟳ of decisions may or may not be put⟳ into operation, but the process⟳ of constructing suspicion and othering of the Jummas is already in place⟳. Jummas cannot be called “adibashis", Jummas cannot be recognised in the constitution, Jummas have⟳ to be called “khudro nri-goshthi" [insignificant people], Jummas cannot talk⟳ to anyone without a chaperone, government officials will prevent⟳ celebration of indigenous peoples’ day – the list goes on.”

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