# Tribal farmers in Gujarat intensify forest land protest over boundary dispute

2026-08-14T11:17:12+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Tribal farmers from 12 villages in Gujarat's Narmada district have intensified a week-long sit-in protest after being stopped from ploughing forest land they claim to have cultivated for years. The standoff has drawn political support from both BJP and Congress, but the Forest Department says the land falls under Surat district's jurisdiction and requires a Gram Sabha resolution from the local village, which has not been granted. The farmers argue that administrative boundaries should not override their traditional cultivation rights.

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- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/14/gujarat-tribal-farmers-forest-land-protest-intensifies-as-administrative-boundary-becomes-new-flashpoint-2>

Tags: BJP, Congress, Forest Rights Act, Gujarat, Narmada, Surat
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