Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla calls off andolan in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan):  Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla today called off Gujjar Andolan in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur. They were sitting on the railway tracks from last eight days.

The Rajasthan Assembly unanimously passed a Bill to give them 5% reservation in government sector jobs and educational institutions. While speaking to media, Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla said, "The agitation concludes today in the interest of the nation. I request that all the blockades across Rajasthan be removed immediately."

Bainsla and his supporters began their sit-in on railway tracks in Malarna Dungar area of Swai Madhopur district on February 8, demanding 5 per cent quota for Gujjar, Raika-Rebari, Gadia Luhar, Banjara and Gadaria communities in jobs and education.

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