Jat stir enters 24th day, protests remain peaceful

The Jat agitation in Haryana seeking reservation in educational institutes and government jobs among other demands entered its 24th day on Tuesday, even as caste councils of Kandela and Satrol khaps announced their support to the protest.

"Large number of members of the Jat community continued with their protests at different places in Haryana. Our protests remained peaceful," Yashpal Malik, president of the All-India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti (AIJASS), which is spearheading the agitation, said.

He said the agitation got a boost as Kandela khap at Ikkas village in Jind district extended its support to the protesters, while Satrol khap supported the community at Uggrakheri village in Panipat.

On Wednesday, the second round of talks between protesting Jats and the Haryana government at Panipat had remained inconclusive as the community members were adamant on their demands and said their stir would continue.