BJP seeks inclusion of Pir Panjal in 5th schedule status

Rajouri, Jan 31: Former Minister and Vice President, Jammu and Kashmir BJP, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali on Saturday reiterated the long-standing demands of the people of the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch for the establishment of a National Law University (NLU) at Rajouri and for the inclusion of Rajouri–Poonch under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Speaking to the media, Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali highlighted the strategic significance of Rajouri Poonch as a sensitive border belt adjoining the Line of Control (LoC), marked by difficult terrain, socio-economic challenges, and a long history of sacrifice for the unity and integrity of the nation.  He said that despite these realities, the region continues to suffer from chronic institutional and educational neglect.

He asserted that the establishment of a National Law University at Rajouri is a justified and urgent requirement.

“An NLU at Rajouri will provide access to world-class legal education for students of Rajouri–Poonch and adjoining areas, who are otherwise compelled to migrate to distant states,” he said.