In Rajasthan, deadlock is over between gujjar agitators and the state government with a delegation of gujjar leaders deciding to hold talks with a group of State Ministers in Jaipur today. Earlier, Col.Kirodi Singh Baisla discussed with his followers on the fresh invitation for talks from state government and decided to send a 51 member delegation to Jaipur from Pilupura. Spokesman of Gujjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti Dr.Roop Singh told our Jaipur correspondent that after this delegations talks with the govt Col. Baisla will decide about next round of talks. The Gujjar agitation demanding 5% reservation to the community entered the 14th day today.Earlier, the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that govt will not introduce new bill for reservation because of the high court's decision .He said that gujjar leaders should come forward for talks and help the government to start survey ordered by court. Yesterday, Union Minister Sachin Pilot also talked with some leaders including energy minister Dr.Jitendra singh in Jaipur. Pilot said that state government's attitude is positive about reservation and gujjar leaders should come forward for talks.
News On AIR | January 2, 2011 1:52 PM
Gujjar leaders decide to hold talks