JHAJJAR (HARYANA): The All-India Jat Aarakshan served a two-month ultimatum on the state government to complete all legal formalities regarding reservation for Jats in government jobs and educational institutions. AIJASS threatened to organise a march to Delhi if the government failed to do so within the given time. A 'Bhaichara Rally' was organised by the AIJASS at Rashalwala Chowk, which was attended by a large number of Jats from various districts of Haryana.
Also present were leaders from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi. AIJASS chief Yashpal Malik said, “The Punjab and Haryana High Court has disappointed us, but we will continue our struggle for reservation. The state government has been given two months to complete all legal formalities in this regard. After two months, Jats in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh will be free from their farm work and will not hesitate to march to Delhi.”
He urged Jats to remain united on the issue, saying they were close to success after a long struggle. Malik said unity was needed to maintain pressure on the BJP government for extending OBC status to Jats. He said a delegation from the group had recently called on BJP national president Amit Shah, who assured them the reservation. He announced that Ch Chhotu Ram competitive examination and skill development centre would be set up in Rohtak under the aegis of the Jat Seva Sangh. “Ten acres have already been purchased for the centre and 25 acres more will be bought before November 26, the day the foundation stone will be laid by eminent members of the Jat community in the fields of politics, education, sports, cinema, business and the government sector,” he said.
Yashpal also demanded passage of the National Commission for Socially and Educationally Backward Bill in the winter session of Parliament.
