Rajya Sabha Chairman Proudly Identifies as Jat Amidst Heated Budget Debate

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, during a debate on the Union Budget, proudly identified himself as a Jat, declaring that they fall under the OBC category in Rajasthan and at the central level. His comments sparked further discussions on caste-based reservations and the budget's alleged regional biases.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, while responding to a query during the Union Budget debate, asserted his pride in being a Jat. He clarified that the Jat community is listed under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in both Rajasthan and the central government’s records.

Dhankhar's declaration came during a speech by BJP member Ghanshyam Tiwari. Congress member Rajani Ashokrao Patil subsequently questioned the OBC status of Jats in Rajasthan. Dhankhar elaborated on his involvement with the Jat Aarakshan Samiti and how their demand for reservation was met during former Prime Minister A B Vajpayee's tenure.

The debate on the budget saw contrasting opinions, with BJP members supporting it as a step towards a developed India, while opposition members highlighted biases towards BJP ally states and criticized the lack of provisions for states like Kerala and Maharashtra.