In 2022, Ramdular Gond of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched the Duddhi assembly seat by defeating Vijay Singh Gond of the Samajwadi Party with a margin of 6,297 votes[1]. In the subsequent by-election, the Samajwadi Party once again nominated Vijay Singh Gond for the Duddhi assembly seat[3]. This time, Vijay Singh Gond emerged victorious, defeating Shravan Gond of the BJP with a margin of 2,996 votes[4]. Sokalo Gond, president of AIUFWP and a prominent women’s forest rights defender from Lilasi village, expressed her joy over Vijay Singh Gond’s victory. Vijay Singh Gond’s win not only highlights the importance of these issues but also showcases the power of dedicated advocacy and grassroots support in bringing about meaningful change.”Vijay Singh Gond’s triumph underscores the significance of addressing land rights, women’s issues, and Adivasi rights.

Source: Indian Express June 05, 2024 08:17 UTC