Khuturam Sunani is reporting live from a Dalit rally in Nuapada district of Odisha during the Nuakhai festival. More than 5000 dalits are participating in the procession with their musical instruments. He says though it is a cultural rally to show their tradition but it is also a rally to assert their rights. For more Khuturam ji can be reached at 09437657625

Ruchi Panda from Nuapada district of Orissa says since 2005 no traditional forest dweller has got land rights since the law was inacted. And those tribals who have got land rights, their deeds are not eligible for food insurance. 2 thousand people participated in a rally demanding these legitimate rights under banner of Jal jungle Mukti Andolan. She says people looked very angry in the rally and it is a Maoist affected area and the administration should be listening to people’s concerns carefully. Ms Panda can be reached at 09437203461