The two-day National Convention of the Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha, held on April 11 and 12, concluded successfully, bringing together members of the Kshatriya community from across the country. The convention witnessed in-depth discussions on a wide range of issues affecting the community.
During the event, National President Dr. Raja Manvendra Singh, a three-time Member of Parliament from Mathura, announced key organizational appointments. Yuvraj Rishiraj Singh was named National Executive President, Tikka Shivendra Pal Kutlehar was appointed National President of the Youth Wing, and Mrs. Indu Tomar was declared National President of the Women’s Wing. Prominent attendees included Vijay Singh Sonagra (National Vice President), Gajendra Singh Rana (Chandigarh President), Yashpal Rana (Haryana President), Kamnesh Dhalaria (Chandigarh Secretary), Aman Ram (Chandigarh Vice President), Umesh Singh Rana (Punjab Youth President), Sahil Singh Rathore (Punjab Youth Vice President), and Kunwar Neeraj Singh. Representatives from all 24 states participated, with strong involvement from both youth and women members.
Rajkumari Devya Jubbal graces the ABKM National Mahasabha, representing Himachal Pradesh as the Women’s State President — a proud moment of leadership, tradition, and responsibility. Dr. Raja Manvendra Singh emphasized that the convention focused on several key issues, including advocating for reservation policies based on economic criteria rather than caste, calling for the repeal of the SC/ST Atrocities Act, and seeking official recognition of Maharana Pratap’s birth anniversary as a national holiday. Other important agenda points included providing educational support to underprivileged students, engaging with the Government of India on UGC-related matters, incorporating Kshatriya history into school curricula, preserving historical heritage, promoting cultural values and traditions, strengthening coordination among Kshatriya organizations nationwide, and working toward unity and socio-economic upliftment within the community.
He also highlighted that no member of the Kshatriya community has been awarded the Bharat Ratna since India’s independence, despite their significant contributions to the freedom struggle and resistance against Mughal forces. He stressed the need for proper representation of Kshatriya history in educational systems and urged the Archaeological Department to actively preserve sites and artifacts associated with the community. Additionally, discussions were held on initiatives such as providing free education and financial aid to economically weaker families, organizing mass weddings for underprivileged youth, and conducting health camps to promote awareness.
Newly appointed National Executive President Yuvraj Rishiraj Singh identified unemployment as a major national concern and announced plans for nationwide outreach to engage and inform the youth. He also addressed UGC-related issues and emphasized the importance of unity among the estimated 240 million Rajputs in India. He outlined broader organizational goals, including protecting the nation, environment, and cultural heritage; restoring forts, palaces, and historical sites; and eliminating social issues such as alcoholism, dowry, and the practice of Mrityu Bhoj. He further spoke about building memorials for notable personalities, establishing Kshatriya Bhavans in every state, and promoting social harmony and national unity.
Mrs. Indu Tomar, as National President of the Women’s Wing, pledged to fulfill her responsibilities with dedication. She noted that the convention reviewed the grassroots efforts of the Women’s Wing over the past year and discussed strategies for expanding female participation. The gathering also addressed concerns related to family dynamics in modern times, emphasizing the importance of awareness among women to strengthen family structures and reduce instances of divorce.
Tikka Shivendra Pal Kutlehar, upon his appointment as National Treasurer, expressed gratitude to the leadership and committed to working closely with state units to engage the younger generation and raise awareness about community history.
