Reservation Policy Row: JKSA questions Govt’s intent

Srinagar, Apr 3: The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday strongly criticized the Jammu & Kashmir government for what it termed a “glaring display of double standards” on the issue of reservation policy during the ongoing Assembly session.

The Association’s National Spokesperson, Dr Zubair Reshi, stated that a Private Member’s Bill introduced by Bashir Ahmad Veeri sought amendments to the existing reservation framework. While presenting the bill, the legislator highlighted the seriousness and sensitivity of the issue for a large section of society, particularly aspirants belonging to the open merit category.

However, when the bill was put to vote, members of the ruling party unanimously opposed it. Association expressed deep concern over the fact that three ministers, who were part of the Cabinet sub-committee constituted to examine the reservation policy and submit recommendations, also voted against the bill. The Association stated that this contradiction exposes a troubling lack of consistency, accountability, and sincerity in addressing genuine concerns surrounding the policy.