The Maharashtra government has removed the age limit for tribal students' hostel admissions. This decision followed a hunger strike and a letter from Rahul Gandhi. Tribal students had been protesting the imposed age restriction for twelve days. While the age limit is gone, other demands remain unmet by the government. Students continue their hunger strike seeking increased allowances and insurance for all.

The students, who have been on hunger strike for over 12 days, said the new provisions could adversely affect tribal students

Maharashtra removes age limit for tribal hostels after Rahul Gandhi's intervention, while protests continue for unmet student demands.