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The leader of an Indian tribal group that has been protesting over affirmative action policy has been charged with murder, the police said. The leader of an Indian tribal group that has been protesting over affirmative action policy has been charged with murder, police say.
Gujjar community leader KS Bainsla has been charged with the killing of a policemen during a clash last week.Gujjar community leader KS Bainsla has been charged with the killing of a policemen during a clash last week.
The group members called off their protests after the authorities agreed to look into their demands.The group members called off their protests after the authorities agreed to look into their demands.
A week of clashes in Rajasthan over the policy left at least 23 people dead.A week of clashes in Rajasthan over the policy left at least 23 people dead.
A senior police official in Rajasthan said Mr Bainsla and eight members of his group have been charged with murder and destruction of property.A senior police official in Rajasthan said Mr Bainsla and eight members of his group have been charged with murder and destruction of property.
The policeman was killed during clashes between Gujjars and the police on 29 May when protesters blocked roads in Rajasthan.The policeman was killed during clashes between Gujjars and the police on 29 May when protesters blocked roads in Rajasthan.
Mr Bainsla is due to hold a meeting with Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia on Thursday.Mr Bainsla is due to hold a meeting with Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia on Thursday.
The Gujjars called off protests over affirmative action policy on Monday after Ms Raje told them that an inquiry panel would look into their demands and report back within three months.The Gujjars called off protests over affirmative action policy on Monday after Ms Raje told them that an inquiry panel would look into their demands and report back within three months.
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The Gujjars - a large and politically influential nomadic tribe spread across north India - want to be categorised as an official tribe to benefit from affirmative action quotas which will give them access to government jobs as well as places in state-supported schools and colleges.The Gujjars - a large and politically influential nomadic tribe spread across north India - want to be categorised as an official tribe to benefit from affirmative action quotas which will give them access to government jobs as well as places in state-supported schools and colleges.
Members of the rival Meena tribe in Rajasthan, who at present corner most of the quota benefits, have threatened their own protests if Gujjar demands are met.Members of the rival Meena tribe in Rajasthan, who at present corner most of the quota benefits, have threatened their own protests if Gujjar demands are met.
Gujjars comprise about 6% and Meenas 10% of Rajasthan's 56 million people.Gujjars comprise about 6% and Meenas 10% of Rajasthan's 56 million people.
The issue of affirmative action is a sensitive one in India, with many poor communities arguing that it is the only way millions of under-privileged people can benefit from India's economic boom.The issue of affirmative action is a sensitive one in India, with many poor communities arguing that it is the only way millions of under-privileged people can benefit from India's economic boom.
But those opposed to it say it is a cynical move by politicians to gain more votes from politically influential communities who make up a large percentage of the country's population.But those opposed to it say it is a cynical move by politicians to gain more votes from politically influential communities who make up a large percentage of the country's population.