32nd National Convention of Dhakad Samaj | 10 Feb 2025
Why in News?
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan addressed the 32nd National Convention of Dhakad Samaj in Kota .
Key Points
- The Chief Minister described the Dhakad community as a community making significant contributions to the overall development of the country and highlighted their history, hard work, and spirit of service .
- He emphasized on the upliftment of farmers, youth and women in the convention .
- The convention was also attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who laid special emphasis on the prosperity and well-being of farmers to take the country forward on the path of progress.
The Dhakad Society
- The Dhakad community is a Hindu peasant Kshatriya caste mainly found in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
- They are found in the Tonk, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, Chittaurgarh and Ajmer districts of Rajasthan.
- The word 'Dhakad' means one who is not afraid of anyone but faces the circumstances courageously.
- They consider themselves descendants of Balramji (Balram, elder brother of Lord Krishna) .
- They speak Hindi and Devanagari.