More than 30,000 tribal protesters ended their 55-km march to Palghar near Mumbai after talks with authorities on January 21, 2026. The protest started to demand proper implementation of the Forest Rights Act and address delays in the Jal Jeevan Mission. "The discussions were positive. All our key local demands have been accepted," said Ashok Dhawale, CPI(M) Polit Bureau member and All India Kisan Sabha president. He added, "The administration has given us a time-bound assurance about the State-level demands too." Palghar District Collector Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar confirmed that a committee, including five members from the protestors, was formed to address grievances. Tribal participant Nehal Bharat More said, "We have been tilling the land for generations but lack ownership papers. Now we pay the cost. We want the land in our name. The smart meters inflated our electricity bills, and we have no tap water." The administration promised to finalize 11,464 pending land claims under the Forest Rights Act by April 30, 2026. Protestors also demanded joint land ownership for husband and wife and flagged alleged corruption in the Gharkul Yojana for pakka houses. The government denied corruption complaints and stated 70,987 houses were allotted under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana this financial year, with 22,685 constructed fully. On the Jal Jeevan Mission, officials revised the deadline to December 2026 to ensure every rural household has a tap water connection as originally planned for 2024. Protestors also demanded cancellation of the proposed Wadhvan and Murbe ports and removal of smart meters. CPI(M) and Kisan Sabha noted, "The District Collector agreed to resolve all pending Forest Rights Act claims by April 30, 2026, and ordered physical inspection of lands cultivated by farmers." A new committee led by the Additional District Collector will register lands correctly in farmers' names, including temple, government, and benami lands. The State government will also draft new laws on temple and inam lands. A government release described the dialogue as "constructive," highlighting ongoing work on land rights and welfare in Palghar district.