After a 62-year struggle, 114 Hakki Pikki and Iruliga tribals near Bannerghatta were distributed title deeds by Bengaluru Rural MP D.K. Suresh on the occasion of ‘International Indigenous People’s Day’ on August 12.
Addressing presspersons here on Thursday, Madhu Bhushan, from the Society for Informal Education and Development Studies (SIEDS), and Leo Saldhana, from Environment Support Group (ESG), said this marked a “historic moment” in the long struggle of the tribals for land, livelihood and dignity.
