Aruna Roy seeks Sonia's intervention in Jarawa issue

July 06, 2012

Days after the Supreme Court banned tourism activity near the habitat of Andaman's Jarawas, activist Aruna Roy today sought NAC Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's intervention to ensure closure of a highway to end exploitation of the ancient tribe.

Roy, who is also a member of the National Advisory Council, forwarded a petition by Survival International, an organisation working for the rights of tribals, to Gandhi during the NAC meeting.