Rajasthan: Now, Brahmins want their share in electoral cake

The Brahmin community has decided to go aggressive with its demand for political space in Rajasthan. All India body of Brahmins Vipra Foundation has declared a charter of demands which prominently includes 40 seats to the community by each party, reservation for the economically weaker sections (EWS) and abolition of reservation in promotion. This charter of demands will be handed to both BJP and Congress.

National convenor of Vipra Foundation Sushil Ojha declared that they will take out a rath yatra from November 15 in three zones of Rajasthan to urge the community to aggressively come out and vote for those who support their demands. “We will take out a rath yatra in Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaipur zones, each having 11 districts. Our community has given four chief ministers and at one time represented over 62 seats; today we are limited to just 16 seats.

Even those seats that are Brahmin dominated get candidates from other communities. Political parties have been appeasing other communities at the cost of Brahmins because we are a peaceful community. We will seek to bring awareness for our rightful political space,” said Ojha.

Brahmins can decide the electoral fate of over 50 seats. While the community has traditionally supported BJP, it has been the cause of concern for BJP since it aggressively voted against the ruling party in bypolls. Congress by giving a ticket to Raghu Sharma for the Ajmer Parliamentary seat had gained their support.

The Vipra Foundation has also submitted a data sheet that is based on a survey. It says that 55 seats have 25000 to 55000 Brahmins, while in 10 assembly seats they are above 60000. The average voter strength of a seat is around 2 lakh.

“We will not suggest candidates to the parties, it is for them to decide. All we want is that Brahmins should be given tickets. We are facing existential crisis in politics and its a fight for survival,” added Ojha.

BJP’s efforts to appease Rajputs, Jats and Dalits while ignoring the Brahmins has further caused their alienation.

In these circumstances, the demands of Brahmin community assume importance.

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