Maharashtra assembly elections: For Katkari tribals, poll fever pales before a pail of water
Katkari tribals in Raigad district, just 90km from Mumbai, are struggling for basic necessities like water and roads despite ongoing infrastructural development. Social activist Vaishali Patil highlights the plight of the Katkaris, the poorest tribal sect, and their struggle for basic amenities. With rising real estate prices, builders are eyeing their land, further exacerbating their vulnerability.
