The Jat community of Bharatpur and Dholpur districts in Rajasthan has suspended its agitation for reservation under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category, which was slated to begin on Saturday, after its representatives reached an understanding with the State government over some of the demands.
Three State ministers, who met a 21-member delegation of the Bharatpur-Dholpur Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti in Jaipur, assured that the State OBC Commission would be apprised of the demand for early collection of quantifiable data to support the claim of Jats for quota in jobs and education. The demand for drinking water supply from Guragaon Canal to 205 villages will also be considered.
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Arun Chaturvedi said though the State government agreed in principle with the reservation demand, the matter was sub judice after both the Supreme Court and the Rajasthan High Court struck down the notifications for inclusion of Jats in the Central and State OBC lists.
Assurance of actionThe group of Ministers heard the demands of Jats in connection with water the electricity and assured the delegation members of prompt action.
