In a major setback for the two sides, the second round of talks between Gujjar delegation led by Col Kirori Singh Bainsala and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot failed to find out an amicable solution of five per cent reservation demand of the Gujjar community.
Now, Gujjars' Mahapadav at various places like Alwar, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Sirohi and Gazipur would continue till Col Bainsala orders them to March to Jaipur.
After emerging from the venue of the talks at the chief minister's residence, Col Bainsala told HT "the talks were held in a cordial atmosphere and I discussed all major demands with chief minister who was receptive."
"I got assurances but problem will be solved only if government agrees to give 5 per cent reservation to the Gujjar community in the jobs," he said.
Col Bainsala said "there is consensus over the issues like five per cent reservation in the 80,000 jobs, withdrawal of the cases against those accused in the 2008 agitation, pension for the seriously injured Gujjars in the agitation, compensation to the kin of deceased and release of the leaders jailed during the stir for indulging in violence.
"But our agitation would continue till major demand of 5 per cent reservation is accepted by the government, he added.
Chief minister, Ghelot said "the case is sub-judice and it will be impossible to violate the law. I am ready to go to any extent to resolve current issue provided it does not adversely affect other castes."
Ghelot said "previous BJP government intentionally clubbed 5 per cent reservation for Gujjars with 14 per cent reservation for economically backward classes. The matter went to the court which has stayed it."
Gehlot categorically told the Gujjar leader Col Bainsala that it would not be possible for the government to accord more than four per cent reservation as the Rajasthan High Court had put a stay on quota beyond that limit.
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