113th Jayanti of Padam Shri Ram Singh Ji Bhanawat at Phool Umri on August 15, 2009

Phool Umri, Washim, August 10, 2009 (Shankar Ade): Padam Shri Ramsingh  Bhanawat Memorial Trust Thane is organizing 113th Jayanti of Late Padam Shri Ram Singh Ji Bhanawat at his native Tanda Phool Umri on August 15, 2009 from 3 PM to 6 PM.

It is noted that Late Padam Shri Ram Singh Ji Bhanawat devoted himself throughout his life for the upliftment of the downtrodden Goaar Community. Padam Shri Ram Singh Bhanawat was selfless social worker. He was born in hut on August 15, 1906 and lived in hut till his death.

Mrs. Nisha Taai Naik (Chairperson of Zila Parishad Washim), Shri Udai Rathod (Collector Washim), Shri Jai Kishan Rathod (Sabhapati Zila Parishad Washim) and Shri B.K. Naik (Ex Collector) will be the Guest of Honor at this occasion .

Organizer of the function is Smt. Latadevi Naik (daughter of Late Padam Shri Ram Singh Ji Bhanawat).
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Honor of talented Banjara children will be on August 16 by Akhil Bhartiya Banjara Vichaar Manch

Nagpur, August 10, 2009 (Shankar Ade): Newly formed Akhil Bhartiya Banjara Vichaar Manch is organizing Vasantrao Naik Memorial Day as Honor Function for talented Banjara children who secured their names in the merit list of school examinations on August 16, 2009 at Pragati Bhawan, Chhatrapati Chowk, Wardha Road, Nagpur from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Chief Guest of the function will be Shri Atmaram Ji Chavan and Mrs. Maya Tai Mayor of Nagpur.

Organizers of the function are Prof. Vasant Pawar, President, Akhil Bhartiya Banjara Vichaar Manch  (Ph. 94208-56991), Builder Shri H.B. Chavan (Ph. 93714-93640), Engineer  R.D. Jadhav, Shri Dayaram Rathod, Smt. Malu Taai, Chavan, Advocate Badri Prasad Chavan and Prof. M.D. Chavan.
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Four Banjaras lynched in Bihar

Patna, August 7, 2009: Four members of a nomadic tribe were lynched Thursday evening in Bihar's Kaimur district on the suspicion that they were involved in a theft in the area, police said Friday. Three of the alleged assailants have been arrested.

The four men were beaten to death at Kudra village in Kaimur district, about 200 km from the state capital, for their alleged involvement in a theft at a liquor shop in the area.

The victims -- identified as Shankar, 30, Lakhan, 26, Majanu, 25 and Soojan, 27 -- were banjaras, a sub-group of the Nat nomadic tribe. Originally hailing from Bharatpur in Rajasthan, they were living along with their families in Kaimur for over a decade and trying to earn a livelihood.

Police have lodged a case and arrested three of the accused, Additional Director General of Police (headquarters) Neelmani said Friday.

Family members of the four victims told police they had gone to the village pond but some people attacked them and others beat them with bamboo sticks and iron rods, killing them.

Some two years ago, a mob lynched 10 men of the Kueri sub-group of the Nat tribe at Rajapakar village in the state's Vaishali district. The incident had hit national headlines.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had ordered a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe into the incident, which found that the victims were not thieves and the lynching was not a sequel to any crime or theft case.

According to the report, the men were returning from a feast and got involved in a heated exchange with an auto-rickshaw driver over the fare near Dhelpurwa. The spat attracted a mob, which beat up the men mercilessly.

In rural areas of Bihar, street 'justice' is becoming increasingly common. Over 50 cases of lynching have been reported from the state over the last two-and-half months this year. (With thanks from samaylive.com)
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Rajasthan Governor clears Gujjar-Banjara quota Bill

Leader Ho To Aisa: Gujjar Leader Kirori Singh Bainsla

JAIPUR, July 30, 2009 (Special Correspondent) : Rajasthan Governor Shailendra Kumar Singh on Thursday finally approved the Bill which provides for five per cent reservation to Gujjars, Banjaras and two other communities, besides 14 percent reservation to the Economically Backward Classes (EBCs).

This came about after a meeting with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in the evening.

The Governor’s action follows a series of consultations he had with the high-ups in Delhi, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Mr. Gehlot and the representatives of the Gujjar community over the past fortnight.

A big surprise: The decision, however, came as a big surprise as what was expected was a new legislation giving five per cent reservation to Gujjars and three other communities as Mr. Singh, as well as Mr. Gehlot, had been vocal about the untenablility of the existing Bill passed by the previous Bharatiya Janata Party Government led by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje.

The Congress party too had supported the Bill then though it was fighting shy of owning up the legislation all these days.

The Government had initially appeared to be gearing up for enactment of new legislation on quota as the State Cabinet met here on Thursday to discuss the special quota for Gujjars and other nomadic communities. The Cabinet meeting was followed by a visit by Mr. Gehlot to the Governor in the evening.

While some action was expected from the Raj Bhavan with regard to the Bill on reservation after the previous day’s successful interaction between Mr. Singh and a delegation of Ministers and Gujjar leaders, it finally came as a big surprise in the form of approval of the pending Bill.

A formal announcement on the decision is pending as it is for the Raj Bhavan to announce it. After his return from the Raj Bhavan Mr. Gehlot was joined in discussions by the special team of Ministers on Gujjar reservation — Home Minister Shanti Dhariwal, Transport Minister Brij Kishore Sharma and Energy Minister Jitendra Singh.

The next round of action for the government would be to explain its latest stand on the Bill which obviously is not acceptable under the provisions of the Constitution and Supreme Court orders. (With thanks from "The Hindu")

Rajasthan Governor approves Reservation Bill; fulfills demand of Gujjars and Banjaras

Jaipur, July 30, 2009: In a sudden development, Rajasthan Governor Shailendra Kumar Singh has accorded approval to the Rajasthan Reservation Bill 2008 paving way for 5 per cent reservation to Gujjars, Banjaras and two other castes under most backward category and 14 percent reservation to EBCs.

The Governor accorded approval tonight, to the Bill which was pending before him since July last year.

Prior to this, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met the Governor at the Raj Bhawan tonight. This was Mr Gehlot's second meeting within last 24 hrs. Last night too, the Chief Minister had a two-hour meeting with the Governor.

Yesterday, a 10 member Gujjar delegation led by Energy Minister Dr Jitendra Singh also met the Governor to persuade him to take a decision on the Bill pending before him for one year.

Earlier, Rajasthan Cabinet which met here this morning also favoured the governor's nod to the Bill.

The Cabinet held that it favoured 5 per cent reservation to Gujjars and three castes and 14 per cent reservation to EBCs.

"During previous Congress Government between 1998-2003, the Cabinet had already sent its resolution to the then Vajpayee government at the Centre in favour of 14 per cent reservation to poor people among higher unreserved castes", the Cabinet observed. Meanwhile, a Raj Bhawan release here tonight clarified that delay in the approval of the Bill was in wake of the need for consultations and opinions from legal and constitutional experts over a number of constitutional and legal aspects of the Bill.

The Governor's approval fulfilled the Gujjar Reservation Action Committee's demand which had been holding a sit-in (Mahapadav) at Painchla for five days.

Now after approval to the Bill, the ongoing Gujjar agitation is likely to be called off formally tomorrow. (With thanks from Webindia123.com)
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RANJIT NAIK  AMAR RAHE!

Architect of Goaars: Late Shri Ranjit Naik Ji

Hyderabad, July 29, 2009 (Ram Chowhan): 3rd Death Anniversary of  Late SHRI RANJIT NAIK (Ex President of All India Banjara Seva Sangh, Founder of Shri Santh Sevalal Maharaj Trust, Goaar Social Reformer, who focused for Unity of Goaars across the country and stress on Education to Goaar Children) will be organized on July 30, 2009 at SEVAGARH, GOOTY, DISTRICT ANANTAPUR, ANDHRA PRADESH.
 
Prominent Goaar Leaders, Politicians, AIBSS Office bearers, Shri Santh Sevalal Maharaj Trust Board members will be paid tribute to Late SHRI RANJIT NAIK. He was actively worked whole life for the Unity of Goaars. He was also a founder member of All India Banjara Seva Sangh. He dedicated his life for upliftment of Goaars in India.
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"Sanmaan Samaroh" by BMC Banjara Employees Welfare Association on August 2

Mumbai, July 30, 2009 (Shankar Ade): BMC Banjara Employees Welfare Association will organize a "Sanmaan Samaroh" at Kashinath Hall, Dadar West, Mumbai on August 2, 2009 (10AM). Prof. Motiraj Rathod and Shri Rajaram Jadhav, Deputy Secretary will be the chief guests of this function.

Shri Govind Rathod, Shrikant Pawar, Shri Ashok Pawar, Shri Rooprao Jadhav and Shri Pratap Chauhan will be honoured at this function.

Shri S.M. Rathod, Shri D.C. Rathod and Shri Dayaram Ade will be the main organizers of this funtion.
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CONGRATULATIONS!

ASHWIN DEVIDAS JADHAV
S.S.C. SCORED 84% MUMBAI BOARD JUNE - 2009
KUMAR ASHWIN BORN AT SAKARA TANDA, TALUKA: DIGRAS, DIST: YAVATAMAL (MH)
SCHOOL NAME : SUDHAGADH EDUCATION SOCIETYKALAMBOLI NAVI MUMBAI
FATHER WORKING: NAVI MUMBAI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION TRANSPORT UNDERTAKING (N.M.M.T)
Best Wishes To Kumar Ashwin For Future Education
FROM MR. ROHIDAS R. JADHAV & MR. SURESH B. ADE NAVI MUMBAI
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Ramesh Rathod M.P. visited Pohradevi

Shri Ramrao Ji Maharaj is giving blessings to Shri Ramesh Rathod M.P. from Adilabad. (Photo: Shankar Ade) 

Priest Shri Babu Singh Rathod honored Shri Ramesh Rathod M.P. with Shawl and Naarial. (Photo: Shankar Ade)

Shri Ramesh Rathod M.P., Dr. Govind Chauhan and Personal Assistant of M.P. with Shri Ramrao Ji Maharaj at Pohradevi. (Photo: Shankar Ade)

Pohradevi, July 18, 2009 (Shankar Ade): Shri Ramesh Rathod M.P. from Adilabad, Andhra Pradesh visited “Goaaron Re Kashi” Pohradevi on July 17, 2009. He paid tribute to Goaar Devta Shri Guru Sevalal Ji Maharaj and got blessings from National Saint of Goaars Shri Ramrao Ji Maharaj. His relative Dr. Govind Chauhan also visited Pohradevi with him.

Priest Shri Babu Singh Rathod honored to Shri Ramesh Rathod M.P. with Shawl and Naarial. Shankar Ade Journalist presented him special Issue of “Washim Wartahar”.
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