Jaipur: An independent legislator in Rajasthan, Baljeet Yadav from Behror assembly constituency, resorted to running in the Central Park in Jaipur as a way to protest the issues of unemployment and corruption in the state, PTI reported.
He came live on social media, expressing his concern on the mentioned issues and proclaimed his protest through a 12-hour run.
On Thursday, also he announced his protest by running in the state Assembly. "I am expressing anger against the state government. I want to tell them about the pain of the youth of the state. There are 23 states where youths of Rajasthan are not being given jobs. Even the state government is not giving them jobs. So, where will the youth go?" Yadav asked. "People are helpless due to the irregularities in recruitment exams. I cannot fight with these goons, so I have to express my anger," he said.
Yadav said that the Vice-Chancellor of Gurukul University had informed the government that infrastructure is ready, but the infrastructure mentioned in the Bill exist only in papers. However, the government repealed The Gurukul University Sikar Bill, 2022, after revelations were made in the state assembly.
Some other legislators also reached the park after hearing Yadav's protest announcement. Deputy Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore extended support to the cause and participated in the run. Meanwhile, Chief Whip Mahesh Joshi sat on the tracks to urge Yadav to call off his demonstration.