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Gujjars to court arrest


Jaipur, Oct. 1: Security has been beefed up in Rajasthan following the
Gujjar  community's call for a mass arrest campaign on Gandhi Jayanti.
The government has made over 200 makeshift jails and executive
magistrates have been posted in sensitive areas. "We have made all
necessary arrangements to maintain peace during the agitation," said
Rajasthan home minister Gulabchand Kataria.

"We are ready to accept them if they offer themselves for mass arrest,
but we will ensure law and order," said Mr Kataria. The  Gujjar
leaders claimed that over 500,000 Gujjars will present themselves at
seven divisional headquarters on Tuesday to court arrest.  Meanwhile,
tribal leaders from all over India assembled in Jaipur and said they
would not accept any division in the Scheduled Tribe list. The tribal
leaders, including Central ministers, were busy on Monday drafting a
"Jaipur declaration" on the tribal issue.

The administration has acquired government buildings, like schools and
offices, for use as makeshift jails. The administration also hired
vehicles to transport the Gujjars.  "The Gujjar leaders assured us
that they would maintain the peace. We hope the agitation will pass
off peacefully," Mr Kataria said. "It is on the government. If the
government uses force to victimise us, it will be their
responsibility," said rebel BJP MLA Prahlad Gunjal.

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