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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Demand for quota in jobs, exams to test govt
Jaipur: The OBC Adhikar Manch, Rajasthan, formally extended its support to the Gurjar Arakshan Manch in their ongoing demand for the full constitutional implementation of the 5% reservation granted to Gurjars, Rebaris, Banjaras, Labanas, and Gairis under the Most Backward Classes (MBC) category in Rajasthan. Lokendra Gurjar, state spokesperson of the OBC Adhikar Manch, released a statement Sunday affirming the Manch's support and expressing deep concern over the continued denial of legal recognition to the quota. "Despite the sacrifices of over 80 community members in the police firing in 2007 and 2008 and repeated promises by successive govts, this reservation still lacks constitutional protection. It is not just a policy failure—it is an injustice," he said. He also highlighted the exclusion of eight southern districts—Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Udaipur, Sirohi, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, and Pali—from the benefits of the MBC quota, further disadvantaging aspirants in TSP (Tribal Sub-Plan) areas. "Youth from these regions are being systematically excluded from police, REET, patwari, and other key govt recruitments due to lack of age and cut-off relaxations. This must end," he added. Calling on the state govt to act decisively, Gurjar said, "Before the 2023 Assembly elections, Union minister Bhupender Yadav and BJP in-charge Arun Singh promised action on this issue. Now, the govt must fulfil its word. Enough of delays and diversions." The Manch also confirmed that it submitted a memorandum to the chief minister and requested a formal meeting on the issue. "If the govt continues to ignore the genuine and constitutional demand of the Gurjar community, a joint movement cannot be ruled out," said Gurjar.
New Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Rajasthan's Gurjars hold Mahapanchayat in Pilupura demanding reservation
JAIPUR: Gurjars in Rajasthan are once again in the path of agitation. A Mahapanchayat of the Gurjar community is being held today (June 8) at Bharatpur district's Pilupura village, where the community has often held major protests in the past two decades. In the Mahapanchayat being held near Hindaun-Bayana State Highway, various demands, including reservation for Gurjars, are being discussed under the leadership of Vijay Bainsla, President of Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti. Vijay Bainsla is the son of the veteran Gurjar leader Col K S Bainsla who led community agitations till his death four years ago. The Gurjar community had given an ultimatum to the government till 1 pm on Sunday. Crowds of people of the Gurjar community have started gathering in Pilupura-Karwadi aea of Bayana. National Convenor of Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti Vijay Bainsla said, 'We have got incomplete rights. We have to get them completely. This Maha Panchayat of the Gurjar community has been called in Pilupura for it.' Vijay Bainsla said that the community will not hold any talks. A letter of demands has been given to the government. The government will ask for a draft in the Mahapanchayat. Whatever message comes from the government will be discussed on the floor of the gathering, he said. Vijay Bainsala said, 'Now, we will not approach the government for talks. The government should send a letter with a competent IAS officer. If the letter is sent, it will be read out to the society during the Mahapanchayat. Followingly, whatever the society says on the spot will be decided.'
