Brahmin Community to Hold Silent March in Patna Demanding Rights and Recognition

Patna, October 31 (Daily Kiran) : The Lokmanch organization will lead a silent march in Patna on Sunday, starting from Miller School, to advocate for the Brahmin community's 15 key demands concerning unity, respect, and rights. Ashish Kumar, also known as Babbu Jha, the founder and president of Lokmanch, will spearhead the initiative. This march aims to communicate the community's concerns to the government while promoting awareness of democratic values.During a press conference in Patna on Saturday, Ashish Kumar emphasized that Lokmanch has been actively working since 2004 to unify and organize the community. He clarified that the silent march is not an opposition to anyone but a democratic effort to engage with the government regarding the community's issues. "Our silence is our resolve," he stated. Kumar expressed concern about the current social, educational, and economic conditions of the Brahmin community.He noted that while the community has significantly contributed to education, culture, and nation-building, the youth are feeling disheartened due to neglect. It is crucial to convey these worries to the government. The march will demand the establishment of a Brahmin Welfare Board, the issuance of a white paper on the community's socio-economic status, the erection of a statue of the brave Chandra Shekhar Azad, and the declaration of a government holiday for Bhagwan Parshuram Jayanti.Additionally, the march will call for ensuring the community's participation in government formation and political engagement, along with the establishment of a General Commission at the national level. Key demands also include equal opportunities in various examinations under the EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) scheme, increased enrollment in Navodaya and Central schools, and enhanced opportunities for economically disadvantaged students in medical and engineering education.The organization will also advocate for free coaching for children of impoverished parents and equal EWS benefits for the Goswami-Giri community in central and state services. Furthermore, there will be calls for self-employment opportunities for economically weaker individuals, the removal of illegal encroachments on tenant land, and the issuance of land rights to landless families. The march will also include a demand for the reinstatement of a university proposed in Saharsa, named after Bharti and Mandan Mishra, which was inaugurated by former Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra.Ashish Kumar stated that the silent march is a campaign to unite the community, instill confidence in the younger generation, and peacefully and democratically raise voices for their legitimate demands. Participants will come from various districts across the state.