“We condemn the steps taken by the state government to interfere in tribal customs and rituals by trying to ban the Salishi Sabha. The Salishi Sabha is part of tribal culture and heritage,” he said.
Hansda, has also written to Governor M K Narayanan protesting against ‘malicious' campaign against their rituals and customs.
Meanwhile, the tribal girl, who was allegedly gang raped, was discharged from the hospital here today. She was sent to a government-affiliated home here.
The 13 people, including ‘morol' Balai Murdy, accused in the incident which made national headlines were sent to police custody for 13 days since January 24.
Updated on: January 31, 2014 22:50 IST
