Jammu and Kashmir: Protests intensify over reservation Policy, CM Omar Abdullah's son joins demonstration
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Protests intensify over reservation Policy, CM Omar Abdullah's son joins demonstration

India TV News  

Protests against the newly implemented reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir have intensified, with hundreds of students and political leaders gathering outside Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's residence on Sunday to demand a review of the policy. Government's response In response to the mounting protests, the Jammu and Kashmir government formed a three-member committee on December 10 to review the reservation policy. CM Omar Abdullah’s statement Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the protests on Sunday, acknowledging the concerns surrounding the reservation policy. This issue remains a contentious one in Jammu and Kashmir, with many calling for a transparent and equitable review of the reservation policy, which has become a central topic of political debate in the region.

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Kashmir’s New Reservation Policy 2024: How 69% Population Got 40% Quota
1 week, 6 days ago

Kashmir’s New Reservation Policy 2024: How 69% Population Got 40% Quota

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 26, 2024 20:27 IST - 6 MINS READ Ishfaq Ahmad, 36, recently completed his PhD in political science from the University of Kashmir. But his hopes were dashed: The Lieutenant Governor -led administration implemented a new reservation policy, which reduced the general merit quota to just 40 per cent from 50 per cent. Noor Ahmad Baba, formerly …

J&K: Omar govt facing quota, power, unemployment challenges
2 weeks, 1 day ago

J&K: Omar govt facing quota, power, unemployment challenges

Hindustan Times  

As J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah sought six months to sort out the reservation issue after Monday’s protest, the power crisis, unemployment and reservation policy are turning out to be big issues faced by J&K government within three months of assuming power. Monday’s protest was organised by NC senior leader and MP Srinagar Aga Ruhullah outside the CM’s house. “We …

Omar Abdullah meets students protesting outside his residence over reservation issue: ‘Given number of assurances’
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Omar Abdullah meets students protesting outside his residence over reservation issue: ‘Given number of assurances’

Live Mint  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met students who were protesting outside his residence over the issue of the reservation. Abdullah said that he has given them a number of assurances and the channel of communication will remain open. Earlier in the day, National Conference leader and Lok Sabha member from Srinagar Aga Ruhullah Mehdi led a …

Protests in J&K over reservation policy, CM Omar Abdullah's son joins stir
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Protests in J&K over reservation policy, CM Omar Abdullah's son joins stir

Hindustan Times  

Several political leaders and hundreds of students have gathered outside the residence of Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah to seek a review of the reservation policy, which was introduced by the lieutenant governor-led administration earlier this year. J&K govt forms panel to review policy On December 10, the Jammu and Kashmir government formed a three-member panel to review …

Jammu and Kashmir: Iltija Mufti joins protest outside CM's residence over reservation, check their demands
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Iltija Mufti joins protest outside CM's residence over reservation, check their demands

India TV News  

In a significant development in Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti, along with several political figures and hundreds of students, joined a protest outside the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar, demanding a review of the new reservation policy. The controversial reservation policy The new policy, introduced in the lead-up to the …

Reservation row: J&K student association host protest in New Delhi
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Reservation row: J&K student association host protest in New Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Saturday held a peaceful sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, opposing the current reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir Students Association supporters holding placards protest urging the government to revise the new reservation policy, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday. Dozens of students, along with members of …

HC seeks govt’s response on plea challenging reservation policy
4 weeks ago

HC seeks govt’s response on plea challenging reservation policy

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir high court, acting on a fresh petition challenging the reservation policy, has issued notice to the respondents asking for reply within a time frame of three weeks. The fresh petition, filed by Dawar Ali and supported by a civil society group, has questioned the reservation policy of J&K government calling it “unreasonable”. On November 27, a political …

NC walks a tightrope as chorus against J&K reservation policy grows
1 month ago

NC walks a tightrope as chorus against J&K reservation policy grows

Hindustan Times  

Less than two months into power, the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government is facing one of its first big tests amid growing resentment within the general category population over the Jammu and Kashmir reservation policy that increased reservation in seats for jobs, NEET and post graduate courses. This will also result absorption of inefficient people in health education, judiciary and …

Demand raised for SC/ST reservation at AMU
1 month, 1 week ago

Demand raised for SC/ST reservation at AMU

Hindustan Times  

Students under the banner of the action committee for reservation staged a protest near the AMU circle, demanding the implementation of quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes at Aligarh Muslim University. Memorandum handed over to seek reservation for SC/ST and backward at AMU on Tuesday The demonstrators, comprising students from various colleges and supported by leaders …

Three member sub-panel to look into reservation issue: CM Omar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three member sub-panel to look into reservation issue: CM Omar

Hindustan Times  

After demands for reversing the reservation policy in recruitment and admissions, the Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to form a three member cabinet-subcommittee to look into the issue so that every category gets justice, chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday. Senior National Conference leader and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday promised the candidates that …

Hundreds protest India’s treatment of Kashmir in London
4 years, 11 months ago

Hundreds protest India’s treatment of Kashmir in London

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds have gathered at the Indian High Commission office in …

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