Why are landless tribals and farmers protesting in Maharashtra? | The Hindu Explains

Thousands of farmers and tribals from areas like Vasai, and the tehsils of Palghar, including Charoti, Manor, Wada, Vikramgad, Talasari, and Mokhed, participated in the “long march” protest led by Communist Party of India (Marxist) from Charoti to Palghar Collector office covering about 60 km on foot. The protest started on January 19, 2026, and continued on January 20, 2026 at the Palghar Collector office, where the demonstrators will stay till all the demands are fulfilled. What are their demands?