Jats call off quota stir after talks with Haryana govt

The decision was taken after a marathon meeting held between AIJASS President Yashpal Malik and Haryana Minister Krishan Lal Panwar in Delhi on Saturday.

The dharnas were lifted before 5 pm on Sunday after the government assured the agitators that their demands will be looked into within the ambit of the law.

The Jats have been demanding release of “innocent youths” arrested during the quota stir held earlier in February, adequate compensation and job to next of kin of those who lost their lives in the stir and sincere efforts by the government to get the stay on Jat reservation vacated by Punjab and Haryana High Court. They have also demanded withdrawal of cases against protesters during the current phase of agitation.

Besides, Malik, AIJASS representatives went to the demonstration sites and informed protesters about the outcome of the meeting and the future course of action. Malik said a rally will be held at Mayyar village in Hisar on September 13 and the government’s action on the demands will be examined and the future course of action decided.