While the former viewed the problems of the tribals as having been created by certain oppressive individuals, Marxist-influenced activists visualized the tribals' struggle as part of a larger, class-based struggle. These activists, such as, Dinanath Manohar, Kumar Shiralkar and Vijay Kanhere, launched the Shramik Sanghatana (Toilers' Union) in 1972. However, due to Suratwanti's influence, they continued to work under a broader banner.