Metro services to remain unaffected as Jats call off protest in Delhi after talks with Haryana govt
Metro services will largely remain unaffected on Monday as the planned Jat protests were called off on Sunday evening following talks with the Manohar Khattar-led Haryana government.
“Our agitation and march towards Delhi has been called off,” said Yashpal Malik, the chairperson of the All India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti (AIJASS), PTI reported.
Malik’s announcement came as Khattar held a press conference saying the Centre and state would soon begin the process of giving Jats reservation, the key demand of the community.
Those protesting had planned to march to Delhi, which lead to tight security measures being put in place.
The national capital was fortified on Sunday itself, with metro connectivity scheduled to be cut off beyond Delhi borders.
Following the decision ...