Rajasthan News: Gurjars Block Railway Track Again in Rajasthan Despite Committee’s Approval of Government Proposal

In a fresh wave of agitation, Gurjar youth in Rajasthan have once again taken to the railway tracks, blocking the Delhi-Mumbai railway line near Bayana in Bharatpur district. This comes shortly after the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti accepted a government proposal during a mahapanchayat held at the Karwari Shaheed Smarak in Peelupara.

Mahapanchayat Ends, But Protest Erupts

Vijay Bainsla, national convener of the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti, read out the proposal during the meeting and announced the end of the mahapanchayat with the community’s approval. However, a section of youth rejected the decision, stormed the mic, and accused the leadership of unilaterally deciding the community’s future.

Soon after, protesters blocked the Delhi-Mumbai railway track, bringing a passenger train to a halt. The track is located just a short distance from the mahapanchayat venue. Police and administration are currently trying to pacify the protestors, while railway officials have assured that the track will be cleared soon.

Protest Linked to REET Recruitment

The protesting youth are demanding immediate action from the government, especially regarding the filling of 372 REET (Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers) posts. These individuals have been holding a sit-in protest in Sikandra, Dausa for several months now, and today’s flare-up appears to be an extension of that movement.

Train Services Disrupted

As per railway officials, Mathura–Sawai Madhopur passenger train (54794) has been stopped due to the blockade. The track where the protest is taking place has historically been a flashpoint — previous Gurjar agitations have often targeted the same railway line.

Earlier, the Gurjar community had given the state government an ultimatum till Sunday afternoon to address their demands.

A History of the Gurjar Agitation in Rajasthan

2007: The first major Gurjar agitation for ST status erupted in Patoli (Dausa). Violent clashes resulted in the death of 31 Gurjars and 1 policeman.

2008: A more widespread protest blocked the Peelupara railway track and Sikandra area, claiming 42 lives.

2010: Protestors again descended on railway tracks.

2015: Fresh protests were launched on May 21, again targeting railway lines.

2019: The Gurjars staged another round of agitation.

The recurring nature of these protests reflects the deep-seated discontent and unfulfilled demands of the Gurjar community in Rajasthan. With today’s developments, it is clear that the rift between leadership and the youth is growing — and unless addressed promptly, it could lead to further unrest.