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India caste protesters accept state government offer

Published: 22 Feb 2016 - 10:31 am | Last Updated: 11 Nov 2021 - 10:56 am
Peninsula

New Delhi: Indian protesters demanding better conditions for their caste said Monday they had accepted a state government offer after days of riots that have killed at least 19 people.

"We have accepted the government offer and are in the process of consulting other Jat leaders to arrive at a consensus before deciding about calling off the agitation today," said Yashpal Malik, head of a group of organisations representing the Jat caste.

AFP