BJP raises martyrs’ widows issue, Dhariwal cites various govt schemes

Jaipur: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal informed the Assembly about the assistance provided to family members of the martyrs, including a provision of Rs 50 lakh to wife, Rs 5 lakh to parents and reserved jobs for the children, but an unrelenting opposition continued to protest, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House.

There has been an uproar in Assembly over the statement of Dhariwal that all the war widows have been given their rights but a strange thing is happening in this case. “The woman’s brother-in-law is already married and has two children. The woman went to him under natta. Now she says give a job to her brother-in-law, what a strange drama? In this matter, BJP is working to bake political breads, but such demands will not be accepted. The BJP is instigating these widows,” he said. As the Opposition MLAs trooped into the Well, Speaker Dr CP Joshi said that their behaviour is unfortunate and alleged that they are against women and tribals. A discussion on women and child development and tribal area development was scheduled but could not be taken up due to the din.

The opposition MLAs raised the issue of the alleged misbehaviour of police with the wives of slain soldiers and MP Kirodi Lal Meena.

The Speaker informed the House that the government will reply on the issue. Parliamentary Affair Minister Shanti Dhariwal narrated the sequence of the incidents from February 28 when the widows started the protest. He said Rajasthan is providing the best package to family members of the martyrs. “Relief under the package has been provided which includes provisions such as Rs 50 lakh to wife, Rs 5 lakh to parents and reserved jobs for the children,” he said.