Gujjar community calls off quota agitation in Rajasthan after government accepts demands

The Gujjar community called off its 'rasta-roko' dharna at Sawai Madhopur district on Saturday. “The government has accepted our demands. We are calling off the protest,” said Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla.

Bainsla also said that Cabinet Minister Vishvendra Singh shared the draft of the government which includes the Gujjar community’s demand. For the last 10 days, Rajasthan has been witnessing a string of protests by the Gujjar community.

The protest, led by Bainsla, had affected the movement of trains in the region as agitators squatted on rail tracks in a bid to push their demand. A bill was passed in the Rajasthan assembly on Wednesday earmarking 5% reservation for the community in government jobs and educational institutions.

Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla: The agitation concludes today in the interest of the nation. I request that all the blockades across Rajasthan be removed immediately. pic.twitter.com/X1JGpGHzxc

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Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot had said, "I want to congratulate Rajasthan government as we have passed the Gujjar reservation bill. The Gujjar community was waiting for so long. It is a historic moment for us."

Several train were running late and traffic movement on roads were getting affected due to the quota agitation demanding 5% reservation in government jobs and edication intitutions, however, it has now been called off.