Context
Tension among the tribal-dominated villages in Jharkhand for inclusion of the ‘Sarna dharma code’ in the religion column in the next census of 2021.
Details:
About
What is the Sarna religion?
Population:
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Threats to Sarnas:
Who is an Adivasi?
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Need for separate code make:
Problems/Threats to the Tribal Community:
Government efforts since independence:
Conclusion
These Adivasis are neither Hindus nor Christians. They have our way of life, religious practices, customs, culture, and religious thoughts, different from any other religion. The Sarna code movement is positioning itself as an answer to the question raised by the Supreme court: Who is Adivasi and what are the elements of tribal identity to be considered as Tribal.
It is high time the respective governments began duly acknowledging the critical role tribal people play in the conservation, preservation, and safeguarding of the richness of local biodiversity. The role of ecology/nature in building nationalism or regional pride through ‘nature-based’ symbols cannot be sidelined. The passing of the Sarna code is a form of ‘eco-nationalism’.
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