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flag On September 20, 2025, Kurmi protesters in Jharkhand and West Bengal blocked trains demanding tribal status and language recognition, disrupting rail service.

flag On September 20, 2025, the Kurmi community in Jharkhand and West Bengal launched widespread rail blockades demanding Scheduled Tribe status and recognition of the Kurmali language, disrupting train services across multiple stations. flag Led by Mandu MLA Tiwari Mahto and organized under Adivasi Kurmi Samaj, thousands of protesters, including women and youth, sat on tracks in Jharkhand and West Bengal, halting trains and prompting heightened security. flag Authorities deployed police, drones, and surveillance to manage the situation, while imposing prohibitory orders and warning of legal action. flag The protest, rooted in longstanding grievances over marginalization and unequal access to benefits, reflects a broader regional movement despite past rejections of similar demands in legislative forums.

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