Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, has said the Congress wants to strengthen the tribal community socially by politically empowering them with position, voice and support within the party.

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In a meeting with the representatives of the tribal society a few days ago at his residence, Mr. Gandhi discussed their problems and later shared a video of the interaction in which he is heard saying, "We want to develop tribal leadership in the Congress across the country."

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"I want to help the tribals, for which the community will have to get united, and those actually fighting for the rights of the tribals need to come forward. We want to strengthen Adivasi leaders and want 10-15 tribal leaders should emerge in every state," Mr. Gandhi told the tribal representatives.