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Atar Singh Bhadana Murder Sparks Political Storm in Rajasthan as Gurjar Community Demands Justice
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:45
Atar Singh Bhadana Murder Sparks Political Storm in Rajasthan as Gurjar Community Demands Justice
- •Former MLA Atar Singh Bhadana was beaten to death over a crusher lease path dispute in Bharatpur, triggering severe criticism of the Bhajanlal Sharma government by the opposition Congress.
- •Bhadana played a pivotal role as a bridge between the government and protestors during the historic 2007 Gurjar reservation movement, sacrificing his political career for the community.
- •The Gurjar community holds immense political influence in Rajasthan, prompting both BJP and Congress to ensure continuous representation and sensitivity toward the community.
- •Leaders and organizations across Rajasthan are demanding the immediate arrest of the accused, warning of potential political repercussions if swift action is not taken.
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Former MLA Atar Singh Bhadana was beaten to death on Sunday night by a crowd of 70 to 80 villagers following a long-standing dispute over a stone crusher plant and mining lease path in Bhonda village, Bharatpur district.
Atar Singh Bhadana played a major role as a communication bridge between the government and protestors during the 2007 Gurjar reservation movement, with initial negotiation talks held at his Jaipur residence.
In the current Bhajanlal government, Gurjar leader Jawahar Singh Bedham serves as the Minister of State for Home Affairs, while other prominent leaders like Sachin Pilot and Prahlad Gunjal are also from the community.
