Gujjars demand 5% reservation, block train tracks in Raj

Several members of the Gujjar community on Friday blocked railway tracks at Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan, demanding implementation of 5% reservation promised to them by the state government. The 'rasta-roko' dharna has also affected train movement on the Delhi-Mumbai line. Currently, the community gets 1% reservation in educational institutions and government jobs.