Jaipur: Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla on Sunday announced to put off his ongoing sit-in (Mahapadav) for a few days in the wake of a function in memory of former Union Minister and community leader late Rajesh Pilot.
The Gujjar leader made the announcement in a public meeting in Kushali Darra in Sawaimadhopur district this evening.
"Unveiling of the statue of Rajesh Pilot will take place tomorrow in Dausa. We do not want to give an impression that we are divided. Since all of us want to remain present in the function, Bainsla announced to defer the sit-in (Mahapadav) for a few days," Bainsla's aide said.
The Gujjar leader and his community people were on sit-in at Kushalipura Darra area in Sawaimadhopur district, demanding 5 per cent reservation for the community in government jobs and educational institutions.
PTI
First Published: Sunday, June 10, 2012, 21:35