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Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Zero demands met': In Rajasthan, Gujjars turn heat on BJP govt, clear decks for new stir
Accusing the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in Rajasthan of not addressing any of their long-pending demands even after completing 17 months at the helm, a section of Gujjar leaders have called a Mahapanchayat on June 8 in Bharatpur's Pilupura village close to the railway tracks. The Gurjar Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti's president Vijay Bainsla said they were forced to call a Mahapanchayat as the Sharma government has done 'zero' works for the Gujjar community. A BJP leader, Vijay — son of the architect of the Gujjar reservation agitation, late Colonel Kirori Singh Bainsla — contested the 2023 Assembly elections from Tonk's Deoli Uniara seat on the party's ticket, but lost to the Congress's candidate. On May 23, Vijay proposed the Mahapanchayat from Shaheed Sthal in Pilupura — the nerve centre of the agitation in 2008 where the police had fired on Gujjar protesters, killing several people. 'We have been talking continuously with the government for the last 17 months but things haven't been moving. So the community leaders said we need to hold a Mahapanchayat,' Vijay said. The Gujjar leaders have now been holding several small and big gatherings to mobilise the community for the Mahapanchayat, with peele chawal (yellow rice) being sent to many households for invitation. One of the main grievances of the protesters is related to the roster system of reservation. Currently, Rajasthan has 64% reservation: 21% for OBCs (Other Backward Classes), 16% for SCs (Scheduled Castes), 12% for STs (Scheduled Tribes), 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and 5% for MBCs (Most Backward Classes). Gujjars were included in the MBC category during the tenure of the previous Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government. However, the Gurjar Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti alleges that Gujjars and other MBC communities have not been getting full benefits of reservation as the current roster system 'reduces' the reserved posts at the local level. Vijay says that the roster system to allot reservation at various levels has led to its 'fragmentation'. 'For example, we are supposed to get 5 posts for every 100 vacancies, or 1 in 20. But the government divides these 100 posts in multiple verticals, including tehsils, districts, departments. So, when the posts are reduced to say, 18, in a vertical, MBCs are left out. Roster system is a way of not giving reservation,' he said, alleging that SCs, STs, OBCs, and EWS were also affected by it. Vijay said the state government in 2019 had submitted before the high court that the MBC candidates are considered first in the general category, then among the OBCs, and then the MBC category, but it has not been implemented yet. He demanded that the proportionate jobs of the last 6 years should be thus given to MBCs. 'They (government) should implement it or issue a corrigendum if they think this was incorrect,' he said. The Samiti has demanded that the backlog for MBCs in Rajasthan Judicial Services should be filled too. The Gujjar protesters have also renewed the demand for inclusion of the 5% MBC reservation in the Ninth Schedule to grant it immunity from a judicial review. The state government had passed the MBC quota law in 2019, but it has not been included in the Ninth Schedule. Gujjars have also been pressing for long for withdrawal of cases against many of their community protesters, which had been lodged against them during several quota agitations over the years. Vijay alleged that not a single case has been withdrawn yet under the current government. In a letter to CM Sharma, he said the government's decision to not withdraw 74 cases (see box) is against the spirit of written agreements signed between the community and the governments over the years. On the other hand, he alleged, the orders for confiscation of land of some of the accused have been issued. He demanded that 'the families of the martyrs of the reservation agitation should get jobs on compassionate grounds, apart from compensation.' Another point of contention is pertaining to the implementation of Devnarayan schemes for the welfare of Gujjar students. Vijay alleged that there has been poor implementation of these schemes for 17 months, adding that neither enough scholarships nor scooties have been provided to eligible students. In the financial year 2024, not a single scooty was provided despite a budget provision of over 20 crores under Devnarayan Chhatra Scooty Yojana, he said. Similarly in 2024-25, only Rs 19 lakh was spent under this head against a budget provision of Rs 50 crore; for this financial year, over a quarter of the budget for Devnarayan schemes lapsed. Vijay said the monthly review meeting of the Devnarayan Board and the government has not taken place for 17 months, demanding its resumption. 'What happens now is what the CM (Bhajan Lal Sharma) wants. If he wants to resolve the issues, they will be resolved. If he wants us to sit on the tracks, so be it. The ball is in his court,' Vijay said. Significantly, Jats of the region have also extended their support to the Gujjars' proposed stir. On Thursday, Jat leader Nem Singh Faujdar, who has been leading a campaign for inclusion of Jats of Bharatpur and Dholpur in the Central OBC list, announced his support to the June 8 Mahapanchayat. Rajasthan Minister of State for Home, Jawahar Singh Bedam, who belongs to the Gujjar community, told The Indian Express: 'Since Vijay Bainsla ji is a BJP leader and there is BJP government, he should meet the CM once and keep his points across; the CM is sensitive. If the talks progress in a positive manner, then certainly the issues can be resolved in a time-bound and lawful manner.' Bedam also said, 'I am myself involved in this and we want all the issues to be resolved in a time- bound manner. I am continuously in touch with officials. Our government is accountable to the people. Whatever the issues are, we will try to resolve them positively by sitting together.' Total cases: 794 Chargesheeted: 373 · Of which withdrawn: 241 · Not withdrawn: 74 · Decided: 46 · Pending in courts: 12 Final reports before courts: 390 · Of which accepted: 361 · Pending in courts: 26 · Returned by courts: 03 Under investigation: 31
News18
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vijay Deverakonda Reacts After Receiving Kantha Rao Memorial Award: 'Truly Honoured'
Last Updated: Vijay Deverakonda expressed gratitude for receiving the Kantha Rao Memorial Award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024. Popular South star Vijay Deverakonda has shared his thanks after receiving the Kantha Rao Memorial Award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024. He said he feels very honoured to get this special award named after the legendary Kantha Rao. On Friday, Vijay posted on X (formerly Twitter), 'Truly honoured to receive the Kantha Rao Memorial Award at the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025. This award, named after the great 'Nata Prapoorna Kantha Rao' garu, means a lot to me. Big thanks to the Government of Telangana, the jury, and everyone who believed in me." He also talked about his film Pelli Choopulu, which was chosen as the second-best film of 2016. Vijay said, 'I'm also thankful that 'Pelli Choopulu' was picked as the second Best Film in 2016. This movie will always be very special to me. To my fans, this award is for you. Your support keeps me going. Thanks to my family, directors, and team for being with me on this journey. I'm very grateful." The Telangana state government established the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards in honour of the late revolutionary poet and balladeer Gaddar, who passed away in 2023. Last year, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the prestigious Nandi Awards for Telugu cinema would be revived after a 14-year break and renamed to pay tribute to Gaddar. Alongside the news of Vijay Deverakonda receiving the Kantha Rao Memorial Award, several other key winners were announced. The film Kalki 2898 AD took home the Best Feature Film award, while Allu Arjun was named Best Actor for his role in Pushpa-2. Nivetha Thomas won Best Actress for 35-Chinna Katha Kadu. The Best Supporting Actor award went to S J Surya for Saripoda Sanivaram, and Saranya Pradeep received Best Supporting Actress for Ambajipeta Marrige Band. Nag Ashwin Singi Reddy earned the Best Director award for Kalki 2898 AD, and Bheems Ceciroleo was recognised as Best Music Director for his work in Razakar. First Published:
New Indian Express
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Keep your mind democratic, TVK leader Vijay gives school toppers NEET advice
CHENNAI: Showing the youth a neat path to their future, actor-turned Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay urged them to keep their mind democratic. 'Only with democracy can every field flourish. If democracy functions properly, everyone can access opportunities equally,' the actor said while encouraging the students to vote wisely. 'Elect those who are clean, not those who've been tainted by corruption. Don't support the culture of buying votes,' he said. Referring to the 2026 Assembly election, Vijay said, 'Next year, you will see them (politicians) coming in droves to lure you. But you know what's right.' Honouring a group of students from 88 constituencies across 16 districts in TN and Puducherry who excelled in class 10 and 12 board examinations with certificates and cash prizes at Mamallapuram, Vijay also touched upon the contentious issue of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). 'Yes, academics do matter. There's no need to overstress about one thing over and over,' he said. Cautioning against the narrow focus on NEET, Vijay asked, 'Is NEET the whole world? The world is much bigger than NEET.' The actor also appealed to parents not to pressurise their wards (on NEET), and instead allow them the freedom to pursue their interests.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Stay away from caste and religion, Vijay tells students
Chennai: Actor and TVK president Vijay on Friday strongly condemned BJP govt at the Centre for trying to paint a caste colour on social reformer Periyar E V Ramasamy, one of the five ideological mentors of TVK. At a function to honour toppers of SSLC and Class XII held in a private hotel in Mamallapuram, Vijay asked students to stay away from caste and religious divisive ideas. "Like narcotic substances, we should keep caste and religion away from us. It is good for all... Never allow divisive ideas to disturb your mind," Vijay said. "Are farmers cultivating based on caste and religion? Are labourers manufacturing products based on caste and religion? Does nature differentiate based on caste and religion?" Vijay asked. Hitting out at BJP govt, Vijay said, "In the recently held UPSC exam, they tried to paint a caste colour on Periyar. We strongly condemn this." Asking students not to get emotional on any issue, Vijay said students should have a technical and scientific approach-based thinking as it is the only way to survive in the AI-dominated world. "The sky is vast and wide, and you have strong winds. So, feel free to fly like a bird with courage, conviction, and confidence," Vijay said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com o Fungo Undo Asking students not to get stressed about NEET, Vijay said, "The world doesn't end with NEET. There are many things to achieve outside NEET. Keep your minds strong and democratic. Only if there is democracy, the world and all the fields in it will have freedom. If we have proper democracy, everyone will get everything." Vijay asked students to ask their family members to exercise their democratic rights properly.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Debuted With 4 Superstars, Gave 11 Flops, Yet THIS Bollywood Actor's Net Worth Is Rs 40 Cr
Last Updated: With more than 11 flops in a 17-year career, he became one of Bollywood's most unsuccessful leading men. Yet, this hasn't dented his financial standing. Many Bollywood actors begin as child artists, but few manage to sustain their stardom. Neil Nitin Mukesh, born into a family of musical legends, is one such name. Despite a star-studded debut and backing from a powerful film lineage, he struggled to make a mark as a leading man. Still, his earnings and lifestyle today remain enviable. Neil was born to veteran playback singer Nitin Mukesh and is the grandson of the iconic singer Mukesh. His first brush with the big screen came in 1988 as a child actor in Vijay, where he shared scenes with Rajesh Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Hema Malini – a dream debut few can boast of. Years later, in 2007, Neil made his official Bollywood debut as a lead in Johnny Gaddaar. Though critically appreciated, the thriller failed commercially, collecting only Rs 5.68 crore. It marked the beginning of a series of box office disappointments. Over the next decade, Neil starred in films like Aa Dekhen Zara, Jail, Lafangey Parindey, 7 Khoon Maaf, and David. However, none helped cement his position as a bankable actor. Even roles in multi-starrers and big productions failed to boost his standing. His 2023 comeback attempt with Hisaab Barabar, opposite R. Madhavan, too went unnoticed. With more than 11 flops in a 17-year career, Neil became one of Bollywood's most unsuccessful leading men. Yet, this hasn't dented his financial standing. Stepping back from the mainstream industry, he redirected his efforts into business and production. Today, Neil Nitin Mukesh enjoys a net worth estimated at Rs 40 crore. He owns several high-end cars, premium watches, and luxurious properties. His production company and endorsements continue to generate impressive income, proving that he has successfully reinvented himself away from the spotlight. Neil married Rukmini Sahay in 2017, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Nurvi, in 2018. While he stays largely out of the public eye, Neil often shares glimpses of his personal life on social media, giving fans a peek into his family's glamorous yet grounded world. First Published: May 30, 2025, 21:43 IST
