Farmers and youth have always raised their voice in the politics and social movements of Jaipur, Rajasthan. In this episode, now another big movement has arisen. Congress leader Naresh Meena has announced from Shaheed Memorial, Jaipur that till the children of Piplodi village in Jhalawar district get justice, they will continue to sit on fast unto death. Naresh Meena publicly announced that he would run this movement with full seriousness and would not even take a grain food during this time.
Terms and strategy of fast unto death
Naresh Meena announced his movement with two big points:
Unless the children of Piplodi Jhalawar get justice, they will not accept a single grain of food.
During the dharna period, he will keep silence and will discuss the strategy with his colleagues for five minutes only at 3 pm daily.
In this way, he has made it clear that this movement is not only emotional but will also be planned and disciplined.
Why did the demand for justice arise?
A recent incident with children of Piplodi village in Jhalawar district shook the entire area. Innocent children of the village have been struggling with education, health and social injustice for a long time. The villagers allege that the local administration did not pay attention to the problems of the children and the injustice done to them is constantly being suppressed. Naresh Meena has now raised his voice against this injustice and has resolved to make it the voice of the people of all over Rajasthan.
Location of movement: Shaheed Memorial, Jaipur
Naresh Meena has chosen the martyr memorial of Jaipur to start this movement. This is the same place where major social and political movements have arisen from time to time. Sitting here, he has given a message that this fight is not only of Jhalawar, but of the whole of Rajasthan.
Unique initiative of silence fast
The fast unto death has been a part of the movement in Indian politics and society for a long time. But Naresh Meena has chosen the path of silence to make it more effective.
They will remain silent throughout the day.
Only 3 pm daily will interact with your colleagues for five minutes.
This silent message will give that the pain of children is beyond words and it can only be understood by compassion and determination.
Political and social messages
This movement is not limited to only one local event. Its purpose is to convey a message to the government of Rajasthan and the country that the justice and rights of children cannot be compromised.
The movement shows that young leaders in the society are now raising children’s issues seriously.
This is a sign of new public awareness in Rajasthan politics.
Public support and environment
A large number of farmers, students, social workers and local people arrived for support after the announcement of Naresh Meena’s fast at the martyr memorial.
The villagers clearly said that we will stand with Naresh Meena until our children get justice.
The echo of this movement is also heard on social media. The hashtag #justiceforjhalawarchildren has started trending on Twitter and Facebook.
Children’s status and problems
There have been complaints about the children of Piplodi village for a long time.
Lack of education – There is a huge shortage of quality schools and teachers in the village.
Lack of health services – Children do not get primary health facilities on time.
Social injustice – Many times the atrocities with children are suppressed and the administration avoids action.
For all these reasons, Naresh Meena has created this movement so that the voice of the innocent can be heard.
Battle in Gandhian style
Naresh Meena’s movement is reminiscent of Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha and fast.
Gandhiji believed that non -violence and fast is the biggest weapon to awaken the society.
Naresh Meena has adopted the same path and said that he will neither do violence nor abuse, but will attract the attention of the government through silence and hunger.
Pressure on government and administration
This movement has increased pressure on the state government and administration.
The opposition has also questioned the government that why did not take action against the injustice done to the children?
The state government is now monitoring the situation and it is expected that soon concrete steps will be taken on issues related to children.
What will happen next?
Naresh Meena’s fast unto death can last long.
If the government does not find a solution soon, then this movement can spread throughout the state.
Farmers’ organizations and student organizations can also jump into it.
This can make it difficult for the government to handle the situation.
This step of Naresh Meena can write a new chapter in Rajasthan politics. He has made a resolve of his life to the fight for justice and rights of children. His sentence is the essence of the whole movement today: “Unless the children of Piplodi Jhalawar get justice, I will not let a grain of food go into my stomach.” This movement has become a battle to awaken the sensations of the whole society, not only the justice of children. Now it has to be seen how soon and how the administration steps on it.
