During the protest of local labourers working in Giral Mines, Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati doused himself with petrol in the Collectorate premises. This created chaos in the premises. Let us tell you that the labourers, who had been on a peaceful protest for 38 days for their various demands, staged a strong protest on Tuesday. Earlier, Shiv MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati had reached Barmer Collectorate from Giral protest site with a convoy of several vehicles and a large number of labourers and villagers.
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— The News Canvas (@TheNewsCanvas_) May 19, 2026A large number of workers and villagers in the convoy held placards and banners and raised slogans in support of their demands. Earlier, a labor movement public meeting was held in Giral village, attended by representatives of workers, labor organizations, farmers, youth, and social organizations from across the state. MLA Bhati stated that workers are the backbone of any state and system. Their demands should be heard with seriousness and sensitivity.
Accusations made against the administration
Ravindra said that the peaceful protest has been ongoing for a long time, but the administration has not taken any positive initiative. Bhati said that he himself has been protesting in support of the workers for the past 14 days, but despite this, the administration has not taken any action. He directly blamed administrative failure for this. He said that it is unfortunate that despite public representatives, workers, and villagers continuously expressing their views, no efforts are being made towards a solution.
Barricades were placed everywhere
Meanwhile, the administration was on high alert regarding MLA Ravindra Bhati’s arrival in Barmer. Barricades have been placed at various locations along the city’s main roads and intersections to maintain law and order. Police and administrative officials have been deployed to ensure security. Barmer SP Chunaram Jat is continuously monitoring the entire incident. Police and administrative officials are busy maintaining security. Meanwhile, labor organizations have warned that if their demands are not met soon, they will intensify their protests.
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Edited by: Bhoomi Goyal
