Rajasthan

• 10 Feb 2025

32nd National Convention of Dhakad Samaj

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.