Jat stir: Events aimed to derail Har from development track,

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Mar 14 2016 | 10:42 PM IST
Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki today referred to the "violence" during the recent Jat quota agitation during his address to the state Assembly, saying these events were aimed to "derail" the state from the fast track of development.
"These events also aimed to derail the state from the fast track of development it was pursuing since my (the state) government (BJP) was formed," Solanki, who did not use the word 'Jat agitation', said in his Address on the opening day of the Budget session of Haryana Assembly.
The Governor said he had full faith and confidence that the government enjoys total support of all the right-thinking people of Haryana and that while restoring mutual love and brotherhood it shall continue to keep the state on the road of fast track economic growth and all-round progress following the mantra of "Haryana ek-Haryanvi ek".
In a reference to the "violence" during the stir, which claimed 30 lives, Solanki, during his nearly two-hour-long speech, said "A few weeks back some dark forces created law and order problems in eight districts of the state."
"These attempts were thwarted by swift and resolute action by the government and peace was restored in all parts of the state in a short span of time," he said.
He also appreciated the government for the contribution of the armed forces and the paramilitary forces to restore peace and order during the agitation.
Solanki also referred to the losses suffered by many during the recent "unrest", saying "while no amount of monetary compensation can undo the complete loss caused, prompt disbursement of assistance surely provides immediate succour".
He said by March 12, the government had completely settled claims up to Rs 50,000 in respect of 501 families including small vendors and shopkeepers.
On the other hand, members of the Jat community today submitted a memorandum addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to Deputy Commissioners at various district headquarters in the state, saying that if a decision in regard to their quota demand was not taken by the Haryana and Central governments soon, they will again be "forced" to adopt the path of agitation.
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First Published: Mar 14 2016 | 10:42 PM IST

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