Former Member of Parliament and President of Gondwana Mahasabha, Sohan Potai has demanded from Congress President Rahul Gandhi to appoint Deputy Chief Minister for Chhattisgarh from tribal community.
In a press conference held here at Press Club on Friday, Potai said that if not the Chief Minister, at least the post of Deputy Chief Minister should be given to any one of the elected legislators from tribal community.
In a six point charter of demands to the AICC Chief, Potai also demanded inducting at least five of tribal legislators in the State Cabinet.
Tribals of the State have reposed their trust on the Congress and hence their representatives must be rewarded accordingly, he said.
Out of 29 seats reserved for ST community in the state assembly, they have elected 25 Congress legislators, he added.
Notably, the Gondwana Mahasabha led by Potai had supported Congress in recently held assembly elections in the state.
He also demanded enforcement of PESA Act and reservation in promotion of tribal officials and employees.