DNA Test Controversy: "Will Give My Blood Sample to PM Modi in Parliament," Says Banswara-Dungarpur MP Rajkumar Roat

Jaipur- A significant political confrontation unfolded in Jaipur on Saturday morning as Banswara MP Rajkumar Roat and his supporters marched towards Education Minister Madan Dilawar's residence.

Their advance was intercepted by the police at Ambedkar Circle, transforming the area into a virtual fortress.

Addressing a large crowd of supporters, Rajkumar Roat vowed that the issue would not be silenced, promising to raise it in the Assembly and even bring it before Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament.

In a dramatic gesture, Roat took his own blood sample, declaring that if a sample was not taken on site, he would present it to the Prime Minister for a DNA test.

The controversy originated from a provocative statement made by Education Minister Madan Dilawar on June 21, wherein he suggested DNA testing for tribals who do not consider themselves Hindus, questioning their ancestry.

The remark has sparked intense political heat. Roat, accompanied by his supporters and Congress MLA Ramkesh Meena from Gangapur, arrived at Amar Jawan Jyoti around 11 AM, signaling the consolidation of the Scheduled Tribes community around this issue.

Amid the escalating tensions, supporters demanded the presence of Madan Dilawar at the site to accept their sample or insisted on being allowed to proceed to his residence.

The police, however, held firm, preventing their advance and resulting in a heated exchange. Congress MLA Dheeraj Gurjar also joined the fray in support of Rajkumar Roat.

At Amar Jawan Jyoti, in a symbolic act of defiance, Rajkumar Roat collected his own blood sample and reiterated his demand for an apology from Education Minister Madan Dilawar.

When asked if BJP leaders are upset about losing the Banswara seat and if Dilawar's statement is a result of that loss, Roat responded, "It's possible the party is angry, but as a responsible minister and an elected representative, how can Dilawar make such a statement? The BJP should have immediately dismissed him. A political clash of ideologies is one thing, but making derogatory remarks about the DNA of any community is completely unacceptable. The Adivasi community's weakness or poverty does not give anyone the right to speak nonsensically against them," Roat asserted.

He called upon the BJP to take cognizance of the situation and take action against such a divisive leader. The incident highlights the growing unrest and mobilization within the tribal communities of Rajasthan, indicating a brewing storm in the state's political landscape.