With the Jat agitation showing no signs of let up, the BJP government in Haryana today said it has "accepted" the demands of the community which is seeking quota under OBC category.
Appealing to protesters to end their stir, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in a statement in Chandigarh this afternoon asked agitators to "return to their homes as the Government has accepted their demands," but did not elaborate.
After an all-party meeting on Friday, the chief minister had said "a way will be worked out to give reservation to Jats."
The agitators today demanded a "written assurance from the government", saying they "cannot be befooled with hollow promises every time".
"No one will be benefited by damaging public property. Therefore, those agitating and the youth should maintain peace in the state," he said.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar addressing Jat community regarding the grant of reservation in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (PTI photo)
"No one should make such a statement which adversely affects the feeling of brotherhood," Mr Khattar said.
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