Jat quota row: Khattar announces resolution date, appeals for peace

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  • New Delhi : Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday constituted a committee to resolve Jat quota issue

  • The committee will submit its report over the issue latest by March 31

  • Khattar seeks time for report to come before concluding it to a solution

  • He also urged people to maintain peace and harmony in the state

  • At least 15 people were injured in agitation for Jat quota in Rohtak

  • Police and paramilitary forces were deployed in several parts to keep roads clean from protesters

  • Traders and advocates clashed outside the court premises in which several vehicles were damaged

  • Prohibitory orders were clamped in Rohtak, banning assembly of five or more persons

  • An all-party meet was held in Chandigarh by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

  • Leader of the Opposition Abhay Chautala demanded a special session of the Haryana Assembly to discuss the issues related to Jat reservation

  • Jats are demanding reservation in government jobs and educational institution under OBC category.