Surendra said the day symbolised the protection of Adivasi rights, culture and traditions, and recalled the priority given to tribal welfare during the YS Jagan government. Tribal leaders said the coalition government had failed to honour its commitments, including on GO No. 3, TAC representation and tribal rights, and had betrayed Adivasi expectations. The leaders called for stronger protection of the 1/70 Act, establishment of ITDAs for plains-area tribals and united political mobilisation to protect Adivasi rights. They resolved to intensify their struggle against the coalition government and work towards bringing Y S Jagan back as Chief Minister.