Haryana cancels Ravi Das Jayanti event in Rohtak due to stir

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Feb 19 2016 | 6:28 PM IST
In view of the Jat agitation, Haryana government today decided to cancel the state-level function of 639th birth anniversary of Saint Guru Ravidas scheduled to be held in Rohtak on February 21.
Haryana Transport Minister Krishan Lal Panwar told a press conference here today said that the decision to this effect has been taken in view of the blockade of roads all around Rohtak due to the ongoing agitation over reservation.
Following the cancellation of the function in Rohtak, he said Chief Minister Manohar Lal would attend the Saint Guru Ravidas Jayanti Samaroh in Barara area of Mullana Assembly Constituency.
Rohtak has been the worst affected by the Jat agitation which has been going on for last few days.
People from districts of Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar, Ambala and Panchkula and representatives of social institutions would participate in this function, Panwar said.
The Minister said the state government is committed to maintain law and order as well as harmony.
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First Published: Feb 19 2016 | 6:28 PM IST

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