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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt's Gurjar quota panel meets without stakeholders
Jaipur: The first meeting of the newly formed cabinet sub-committee on Gurjar quota demands was held Tuesday at the state secretariat but notably absent were representatives from the Gurjar Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti, the primary organisation leading the movement for Constitutional protection for their 5% MBC reservation in education and govt jobs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The three-member panel, headed by parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel, convened to discuss the possibility of including the 5% Most Backward Classes (MBC) quota for Gurjars in the Constitution's Ninth Schedule. The committee includes social justice minister Avinash Gehlot and minister of state for home Jawahar Singh Bedam. Speaking to TOI, Patel said, "Samiti members were invited yesterday (Monday) to attend the meeting but somehow nobody turned up today. I'm sure they will join the next meeting, which will be scheduled soon." The samiti members' absence raised concerns about the consultation process. A samiti representative, speaking on condition of anonymity, cited last minute notice as the reason for their non-attendance. "Most of our members are spread across the state. Such short notice made it logistically impossible to attend the meeting," the samiti member said. "With the Aug 8 deadline approaching, we expect better coordination," the representative said, warning of "indefinite protests" if the deadline is missed. The deadline stems from a June 8 Gurjar Mahapanchayat, where the state govt promised to address the community's demands within two months. Patel, however, downplayed timeline concerns, stating, "What matters is that the process has been initiated."
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Panel of 3 ministers to review MBC demands
Jaipur: State govt formed a three-member ministerial committee on Monday to review the demands of Most Backward Classes (MBC), including Gurjars. The committee will propose solutions to the state govt. The committee comprises state law minister Jogaram Patel, social justice and empowerment minister Avinash Gehlot, and minister of state for home Jawahar Singh Bedam. The Gurjar community raised this demand during the Mahapanchayat in Peelupura, Bharatpur. Aparna Arora from the ACS Social Justice and Empowerment Department serves as the member secretary. "Thanks to Honorable CM Bhajan Lal Sharma for forming a ministerial committee of three ministers as per the agreement reached between Gurjar Arakshan Sangarsh Samiti and the Rajasthan govt at the Peelupara Mahapanchayat on June 8," said Vijay Bainsla, president of the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti. "We are hopeful and confident that under the leadership of the chief minister, the state govt will soon convene a cabinet meeting to recommend to the central govt to include MBC reservation in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution and will also positively fulfil all other demands within the agreed time frame," he added. The 9th Schedule of the Constitution comprises a compilation of laws that remain immune from judicial review and legal challenges. Bainsla said the June 26 meeting with the govt to review the Devnarayan scheme was postponed, and the community is still awaiting a new date. During the Mahapanchayat, Bainsla read the govt's draft to the people, but a faction opposed the draft.
The Wire
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
India ‘Pushing Back' Undocumented Bangladesh Nationals, 300 Migrants Sent Back this Month: Report
Government The Wire Staff The Gujarat police had reportedly detained 1,000 suspected Bangladeshi nationals from Ahmedabad and Surat on April 26. Bangladeshi nationals, who were living illegally, being sent to West Bengal for deportation to their home country, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Photo: PTI Real journalism holds power accountable Since 2015, The Wire has done just that. But we can continue only with your support. Donate now New Delhi: The Indian government has been 'pushing back' undocumented Bangladeshi migrants detained across the country through the eastern border, said government officials. Earlier this month, on May 4, two Air India planes transported 300 undocumented migrants, including 200 women and children to Agartala in Tripura. The migrants, who were earlier detained in Gujarat were subsequently sent to Bangladesh via the land border, reported The Hindu. The Gujarat police had reportedly detained 1,000 suspected Bangladeshi nationals from Ahmedabad and Surat on April 26. A government official told the newspaper that while 295 Bangladeshis were 'deported' in 2024, this year till April 30, around 100 Bangladeshi citizens have been deported and handed over to the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB). The Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh had earlier sent a letter to India on May 8 'raising concern over people being pushed into the country and urged New Delhi to adhere to established repatriation mechanisms'. The MEA is yet to comment on the issue. On Wednesday (May 14, 2025), Rajasthan Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel said that around 1,000 suspected Bangladeshi nationals had been identified as residing in different parts of the State. 'The first batch of 148 Bangladeshi nationals was transported to Jodhpur and flown to Kolkata on Wednesday (May 14, 2025). From there, they will be deported to Bangladesh,' said Patel. Security 'Inverted the Meaning, Invented an Issue': Ashoka Professor on Women's Panel's Reaction to Army Post View More
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
India ‘pushing back' Bangladeshis held without documents
Over the past month, India has been 'pushing back' undocumented Bangladeshi migrants detained across the country through the eastern border, government officials told The Hindu. In one instance, on May 4, two Air India planes transported 300 undocumented migrants, including 200 women and children, who were earlier detained in Gujarat, to Agartala in Tripura. They were subsequently sent to Bangladesh via the land border. On April 26, the Gujarat Police had detained over 1,000 suspected Bangladeshi nationals from Ahmedabad and Surat. According to a government official, as many as 295 Bangladeshis were 'deported' in 2024, and this year till April 30, around 100 Bangladeshi citizens have been deported and handed over to the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB). According to the Daily Star, a Bangladesh daily, the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh sent a letter to India on May 8 'raising concern over people being pushed into the country and urged New Delhi to adhere to established repatriation mechanisms'. The External Affairs Ministry is yet to comment on the subject. On Wednesday (May 14, 2025), Rajasthan Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel said in Jaipur that about 1,000 suspected Bangladeshi nationals had been identified as residing in different parts of the State. 'The first batch of 148 Bangladeshi nationals was transported to Jodhpur and flown to Kolkata on Wednesday (May 14, 2025). From there, they will be deported to Bangladesh,' Mr. Patel said. According to sources, most of the detainees brought to Jodhpur were from Sikar district. The Village Development Officers' Training Centre in Jodhpur has been temporarily converted into a detention facility for the Bangladeshi nationals. Mr. Patel said a similar deportation process would be followed for pushing back the foreign nationals in the coming days. On May 10, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference in Guwahati that the government had decided to implement the 'push back' mechanism to check infiltration instead of going through the legal route. 'Infiltration is a big issue. We have now decided we will not go through the legal process. Earlier, decision was to arrest a person and then bring him to the Indian legal system... Earlier also we used to arrest 1,000-1,500 must be sent to jail and then they are produced before a court of law. Now, we have decided that we will not bring them inside the country, we will push them. This pushing back is a new phenomenon. Every year, 5,000 people enter the country and because of pushback this number will become minimise now,' Mr. Sarma said. On concerns raised by Bangladesh, the government official quoted above said, 'These are their citizens and they should accept them.' After political changes in Bangladesh in August 2024, on the directions of the Union Home Ministry, the States started a crackdown on illegally staying foreigners in the country. The momentum increased after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, officials said. The Hindu reported on March 31 that the voluntary return of undocumented Bangladeshis had also seen an increase following the crackdown. Against 337 undocumented Bangladeshis without visas and passports who were apprehended while crossing the eastern border into that country from January to July 2024, those apprehended in the subsequent months, from August 2024 till March 21 this year, stood at 906. Out of this, 411 exits had been recorded from January to March. The total length of the India-Bangladesh border is 4,096.7 km, of which 3,232.21 km is fenced. (With Inputs from Mohammed Iqbal in Jaipur)
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Rajasthan CM holds emergency meeting after Indian Forces neutralise Pakistani drones, cancels staff leave
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 9 (ANI): Rajasthan minister Jogaram Patel on Friday said Indian armed forces neutralised Pakistani drones near the border, with officials and the police had asked residents to stay on alert. The Chief Minister has also called a high-level meeting, and leave for government staff in border areas has been cancelled. Speaking to ANI, Patel said, 'Our armed forces gave a befitting reply to Pakistan. Our ministers and officials were constantly monitoring the situation in the border area. We share the longest border with Pakistan, around 1000 km. In such a situation, we anticipated that Pakistan would attack Jaisalmer, night, our air defence system neutralised Pakistani got constant active support from the people in our border areas...' 'All the government officials in the border areas are requested to withdraw their leave and remain alert in the our departments are constantly working. The Chief Minister (Bhajanlal Sharma) is monitoring the situation,' he added. Similarly, Home Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham said, '... The Indian army gave a befitting reply and thwarted the drones sent by Pakistan to Jaisalmer or other border areas of our country to attack civilians yesterday...' He further added, 'CM Bhajanlal Sharma called a high-level meeting today to issue instructions for whatever suitable arrangements that must be made... The administrative officers whose posts were vacant have also been sent to the border areas, along with the State Police and RAC companies. They have been instructed that the state government will leave no stone unturned in helping the army men, military force, and common people there...' The Indian Army said, 'Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVS) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed, and a befitting reply was given to the CFVS. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded to with force.' Earlier on Thursday, the Indian Army had shot down more than 50 Pakistani drones during a large-scale counter-drone operation along the LoC and International Borders (IB), sources told ANI. The Indian Armed Forces also successfully neutralised Pakistan military's attempts at a large-scale drone and missile attack on multiple Indian military installations across Northern and Western India during the night of May 7-8, and an Air Defence system at Lahore was neutralised. (ANI)
