Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was a prominent Hindu leader in Rajasthan who was the President of the right-wing group Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS). He came into the national spotlight after Indian gangster Anand Pal Singh’s encounter case in 2017 and for spearheading the protests against the making and release of the Indian historical drama film Padmaavat (2018). He was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jaipur on 5 December 2023.
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Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was born on 12 July, and he hails from Jaipur, Rajasthan. His zodiac sign is Cancer. He was educated till Class 10.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family & Caste
He belonged to a Hindu Rajput family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Anchal Singh Shekhawat. His mother, Icharaj Kanwar, died on 9 December 2020. He is the eldest among his siblings. He has two brothers, Dalip Singh and Kan Singh, and a sister, Madhu Kanwar.
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi’s deceased mother
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi’s sister Madhu Kanwar
Wife & Children
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was married to Sheela Shekhawat Gogamedi, who is an active SRRKS activist. He had two daughters, Urvashi Shekhawat and Yashasvi Shekhawat.
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi with his wife, Sheela Shekhawat Gogamedi
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi with his daughters
Religion
He follows Hinduism. He worships Karni Mata, a Hindu goddess who is believed to be an incarnation of Jagadamba. She is primarily preached in the royal Rajput households.
Signature/Autograph
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi’s signature
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi- A Karni Sena Activist
By 2018, there were three major Karni Sena factions, Shri Rajput Karni Sena led by Lokendra Singh Kalvi, Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena Samiti led by Ajeet Singh Mamdoli, and Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena led by Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi. The original organisation, Karni Sena (or Shri Rajput Karni Sena) was formed in 2006, and Ajeet Singh Mamdoli was its first President. The main objective of the organisation was securing a reservation for Rajputs. Other objectives included putting an end to the sidelining of Rajput figures in textbooks and encouraging Rajput legislators in the government. In the 2008 Rajasthan Assembly elections, Karni Sena supported the Congress with the condition that a specific number of tickets would be allocated to Rajputs. Due to disagreements within the Karni Sena during negotiations, Kalvi parted ways with the organization. In 2010, Kalvi joined the Congress and established his own Shri Rajput Karni Sena (SRKS). Mamdoli filed a case against Kalvi’s SRKS for using the name of his already registered organization. The case is sub judice. Meanwhile, Kalvi appointed Sukhdev Singh Gogamedhi as the state president of his faction.
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi giving a speech
In 2015, Gogamedi was removed from the organization due to criminal charges, and he subsequently established his own faction named Shree Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena. On 24 June 2017, Indian gangster Anand Pal Singh’s encounter became a rallying point for Rajput outfits. He had become a cult figure among many Rajput and Ravana Rajput youths who saw him as a defender of Rajputs against the rival Jat community. The gathering ended on a violent note as railway tracks were uprooted, public property damaged and a person allegedly killed in police firing.
Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi during a rally
In 2017, Karni Sena attracted national attention when it launched a protest against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmaavat (2018), featuring Deepika Padukone in the titular role. Both Kalvi-led Karni Sena and Gogamedi-led Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena held the protests. The organisations alleged that the film featured scenes showing romance between Chittor queen Padmini and Alauddin Khilji in a dream sequence which hurt the Rajput sentiments. Karni Sena led violent protests in various districts throughout India ahead of the film’s release in January 2018 and also vandalized theatres which were screening the film. Previously, the organisations also protested against the Bollywood films Jodha Akbar (2013) and Veer (2010). In April 2023, SRRKS organised Kesariya Mahapanchayat in Jaipur to demand that the EWS reservation be increased from 10 per cent to 14 per cent and that the state government constitute a Kshatriya Rajput Kalyan Board. They demanded the central government relax the conditions of EWS reservation in central government recruitment.
Death
On 5 December 2023, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was fatally shot by unidentified attackers in Jaipur. The incident took place in the Pink City’s Shyam Nagar area. The assailants entered his residence and shot him before quickly fleeing the scene. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. Four individuals entered the house where Gogamedi was present and opened fire, resulting in injuries to one of Gogamedi’s security personnel and one of the assailants was also killed in retaliatory firing. He has been identified as Naveen Singh Shekhawat. Gogamedi can be seen collapsing from the gunshot wounds. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. Ajit Singh, present with Gogamedi during the incident, sustained serious injuries. In the aftermath of the killing, the supporters of the slain Karni Sena chief staged a protest in the city. During a media conversation, a relative said that Gogamedi had been receiving threats for a long time and feared an attack on him. He claimed police had been informed about the threats. Rajput groups also announced a shutdown (bandh) in several districts including Bundi and Baran. In Jodhpur and Barmer, they also called for a protest in front of the divisional headquarters.
Rohit Godara – The Mastermind behind Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi’s Murder
Following the attack, gangster Rohit Godara Kapurisar claimed responsibility for Gogamedi’s murder in a Facebook post. Notably, Godara had previously claimed responsibility for the murder of another gangster Raju Thehat in Sikar, Rajasthan. Godara linked Gogamedi’s murder to avenging the deaths of Anand Pal Singh and Balveer Banuda. According to a Facebook post by Godara, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was killed because he supported their enemies. Rohit Godara is associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang. Bishnoi is known for being involved in the killing of the popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. He is also known for threatening to kill Salman Khan in 2018 for blackbuck hunting.
A picture of Rohit Godara Kapurisar, The Mastermind behind Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi’s Murder
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