Jat leaders reject Haryana govt offer, agitation to continue

February 20, 2016 02:12

Demanding the inclusion of the Jats in the OBC category, agitating Jat leaders have rejected the offer made by Haryana government and asserted that their agitation would continue till their demand is met.

"There is no solid offer made by Haryana government. BJP government is just trying to befool Jats as its intentions with regard to giving reservation to Jats is not clean," All India Jat Aarakshan Sangarsh Samiti's national president, Yashapal Malik said.

After holding an all party meeting here, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the state government will prepare a draft Bill for giving reservation to Jats and suggestions have also been sought from all parties in this regard.

Khattar, earlier in the day, said the Government has "positive approach" on Jats' demand and if all parties agree, then the government would bring a Bill in the ensuing session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha.

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