In Rajasthan, the state government has taken an important decision to keep four per cent vacancies reserved for Specially Backward Classes, SBCs, including Gujjars, in government jobs. In a Cabinet meeting in Jaipur on Tuesday, it was decided that the word “Notionally Reserved” will be replaced by “Reserved”. Briefing media persons, state Home Minister Shanti Dhariwal clarified that the recruitment process will continue but the interests of the Gujjar community will be fully safeguarded.

Gujjar leader Col. Kirori Singh Bainsla has demanded the State Governor to intervene to find a solution to the deadlock on the reservation issue. In a statement Col. Bainsla said that the government has failed to satisfactorily resolve the issue and now the governor should exercise his authorities.

Train and bus services in the state continued to remain affected as the agitation entered the 10th day today. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot reviewed the law and order situation with the members of sub-committee and senior officials on Tuesday night.