How Jats may influence 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Haryana
In Haryana, farmers mean Jats. The farmers’ protests, and the Centre’s response to them, have left a bad taste in the mouth of the primarily agricultural community. Key Points
India TodayBattle for Jat crown in Rajasthan seat: Laxmangarh
Laxmangarh, Rajasthan's Shekhawati region, is a 'Jat vs Jat' contest with 21 seats spread across three districts. The incumbent Congress party's most prominent Jat face, Govind Singh Dotasara, is seeking a fourth consecutive term from the seat. BJP's Subhash Maharia, a former Union minister and three-time MP from Sikar, returns to the party after defeating Congress candidate from the Sikar seat in 2019 LS polls. Key Points
Economic TimesBid to unify non-Jat vote? In break from tradition, BJP appoints OBC MP Saini as its Haryana chief
Kurukshetra MP Nayab Singh Saini replaces Jat leader OP Dhankar, who has been elevated to post of national secretary. Haryana goes to polls next year, when general elections are also due. Key Points
ThePrintBJP-Jat ties fraying at both ends. Dwindling electoral support, just 2 junior ministers in Modi 3.0
Jats rallied around BJP after Vajpayee govt included them in OBC list. Twenty-five years later, community’s voting trend in 2024 shows declining trust between Jats and BJP. Key Points
ThePrintHedge fund Jat calls on Overstock.com to replace CEO - filing
Hedge fund Jat Capital urged the board of internet retailer Overstock.com (OSTK.O) to replace the company's chief executive officer, arguing that Jonathan E. Johnson III is to blame for poor financial performance. Key Points
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The way VP Dhankhar handled mimicry issue was not right, says RLD chief Jayant Singh
To bring caste into everything (is not good). The section of the Constitution under which he has taken oath as the VP, nowhere does it say that you can raise the point of your caste affiliations to benefit the ruling party. So, the way he (Dhankhar) also handled the issue was not right, Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP and prominent Jat leader, told reporters. Key Points
Economic TimesOnline retailer Beyond Inc's chief steps down amid activist investor pressure
Internet retailer Beyond Inc (BYON.N), formerly known as Overstock.com, on Monday said its chief excecutive, Jonathan Johnson, has stepped down amid activist investor pressure. Key Points
ReutersJats renew call for inclusion in central OBC list; union minister attends one such gathering
On September 24, the Akhil Bhartiya Jat Mahasabha organised a gathering in the district which was also attended by Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Naresh Tikait, with former governor Satya Pal Malik addressing the crowd virtually. Rashtriya Lok Dal leaders also participated in the gathering. It was announced then that a large-scale session will be held on November 20 in Talkatora stadium in Delhi, where Jats will urge the Centre to include the community in the central OBC list. Key Points
Economic TimesHedge fund Jat pushes Overstock.com to mull options -filing
Hedge fund Jat Capital on Monday urged Overstock.com (OSTK.O) to consider selling certain assets and overhauling its management and compensation, warning it may seek board seats if its suggestions are ignored, a regulatory filing on Monday showed. Key Points
ReutersAmbedkar vs Jat king Surajmal, a battle of two statues — why a sleepy Rajasthan town is on the boil
Clashes erupted in Bharatpur's Nadbai after Congress MLA announced inauguration of Ambedkar statue at key intersection. Jats have opposed move, want statue of Maharaja Surajmal instead. Key Points
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