Gujjars continue stir seeking reservation in govt jobs

Hundreds of members had blocked railway tracks in Rajasthan yesterday

Gujjar community people agitating to demand reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for their community on Delhi-Mumbai railway track near Bayana village in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan.
ANI Bharatpur
Last Updated : May 23 2015 | 11:32 AM IST

The Gurjar Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti agitation for 5% reservation in government jobs continued for the third day on Saturday in Rajasthan's Bharatpur district.

Hundreds of members of the Gujjar community had blocked railway tracks in Rajasthan yesterday, intensifying their agitation.

Several trains were also diverted to alternate routes following the protest by the Gujjar community.
 

ALSO READ: Gujjar quota stir enters day 2, leaders reject govt talk offer

The agitators had on Thursday also blocked the Delhi-Mumbai railway tracks near Chhokar in Bharatpur, affecting rail traffic and causing inconvenience to passengers.

*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: May 23 2015 | 10:12 AM IST

Next Story