BJP MLAs walk out of Rajasthan Assembly over 'bajri' mining issue

The issue of illegal mining and transport of 'bajri' rocked the Rajasthan Assembly Tuesday as BJP legislators stormed the Well and later walked out of the House alleging the government was not ready to reply on the matter.

During the Question Hour, Mines Minister Pramod Jain informed the House that 'bajri' lease deeds are issued for one to four hectares privately-owned land and currently 10 lease deeds are sanctioned for 'bajri' mining and 216 letters of intent have been issued.

He said the state government is working to formulate a policy for M-Sand (manufactured sand) and its long-term use as an alternative to bajri in Rajasthan.

The minister said, "The government is working on swift disposal of river sand related cases pending before the apex court and senior advocates will be appointed for an effective advocacy."