Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, 2 Others Jump Onto Safety Net at Mantralaya Against Inclusion of Dhangar Community in Quota for Tribals (Watch Video)

Mumbai, October 4: Maharashtra assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal and at least two tribal legislators jumped off the third floor of the Mantralaya building here and landed on the safety nets on Friday afternoon, an official said. Maharashtra Deputy Speaker Narhari Zirwal, Other MLAs Jump From Third Floor of Mantralaya Building in Mumbai Over Reservation Row, Land on Safety Net (Watch Video)/

Maha Assembly Dy Speaker, 2 Others Jump Onto Safety Net at Mantralaya 

Mumbai, Maharashtra: A man attempted suicide at Mumbai's Mantralaya but fell onto the safety net installed there. Police quickly arrived at the scene. The incident occurred coinciding with the ongoing Maharashtra Cabinet meeting. pic.twitter.com/NH0LexLOZM

— IANS (@ians_india) October 4, 2024

VIDEO | Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Narhari Sitaram Zirwal jumped from the third floor of #Mantralaya building. He was saved by the safety net. Zirwal drastic action came amidst ongoing protest against the ST (Scheduled Tribe) reservation demanded by the Dhangar… pic.twitter.com/AofmgIwbz3

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 4, 2024

Zirwal and the others were protesting against the inclusion of the Dhangar community in the quota for tribals. None of the protesters were seriously injured in the incident, the official said.