Rajya Sabha Chairman Proudly Affirms Jat Identity During Budget Debate

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed pride in his Jat identity during a debate on the Union Budget. He confirmed Jats' OBC status in Rajasthan and Central lists and recounted his involvement in advocating for their reservation. The budget debate also saw discussions on regional allocations and political responses to the budget proposals.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar proudly asserted his Jat identity during a heated debate on the Union Budget. Addressing a query from MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil, Dhankhar confirmed that Jats are included in the OBC lists of both Rajasthan and the Centre, sharing his involvement in the reservation movement.

Dr. K Laxman added that former PM A B Vajpayee included Jats under the OBC category. Dhankhar recalled how a delegation’s demands for reservation were promptly accepted by the central and state governments, despite looming legal challenges. Meanwhile, discussions on the budget’s impact continued to dominate the session.

MPs raised concerns about regional allocations and perceived political motivations behind the budget. Jose K Mani questioned the centrality of the budget, while Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized it as anti-Maharashtra. Neeraj Shekhar called for a white paper on the 1990-91 financial crisis, reflecting personal stakes linked to his father, Chandra Shekhar.