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Rajasthan Politics: Naresh Meena Gets Support From Ravindra Singh Bhati Sparking Third Front Buzz
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News18•12-10-2026, 15:25
Rajasthan Politics: Naresh Meena Gets Support From Ravindra Singh Bhati Sparking Third Front Buzz
- •Young leader Naresh Meena ended his hunger strike over farmers' demands after Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati offered him juice in Baran.
- •The political alliance and growing proximity between Naresh Meena, Ravindra Singh Bhati, and former minister Rajendra Gudha have fueled speculations about a third front in Rajasthan.
- •Ravindra Singh Bhati gained immense popularity after winning the Barmer-Shiv assembly seat as an independent and securing massive youth backing during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
- •Naresh Meena surged into statewide prominence following the Samravta slap incident in Tonk and subsequent protests.
- •The rise of combative young leaders and the Bharat Adivasi Party has caused underlying anxiety for both the BJP and Congress in Rajasthan.
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Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati arrived in Baran and ended young leader Naresh Meena's 10-day hunger strike by offering him juice. Meena had been staging the protest to fight for farmers' demands and youth issues, such as adequate fertilizer availability.
Naresh Meena gained widespread prominence following the Samravta slap incident in Tonk district, where he slapped an SDM over administrative arrangements during a by-election. The subsequent uproar and his imprisonment propelled him into the statewide spotlight.
Naresh Meena received earlier backing from former Shekhawati young leader and minister Rajendra Singh Gudha, who attended the launch of Meena's farmers' protest on October 2.
