Sikhs demand minority status for community in JK
11 years, 9 months ago

Sikhs demand minority status for community in JK

India TV News  

Srinagar, Jun 26: A Sikh delegation today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here and demanded minority status for the community in Jammu and Kashmir and a special employment package for its youths. "We raised several of our demands like minority status and employment package for youths of the community" during a meeting with the Prime Minister, Jagmohan Singh Raina, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee chairman, said here. "We also appealed to the Prime Minister to take meaningful steps to ensure lasting peace in Kashmir," saidRaina, who led the 5-member delegation. "This issue also came up for discussion with the Prime Minister," Raina said adding in the absence of the state subjects, the Sikh youth could not apply for jobs in the government sector.

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Reservation row: J&K student association host protest in New Delhi
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Jammu and Kashmir can't develop till people's democratic rights are guaranteed: NC chief Farooq Abdullah
2 years, 3 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir can't develop till people's democratic rights are guaranteed: NC chief Farooq Abdullah

India TV News  

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has said the idea of all-round development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir will remain elusive until their basic democratic rights are guaranteed and respected. "The ruling dispensation is using J-K to climb the political ladder nationally by employing a narrative that is not corroborated by ground realities," said the Lok Sabha MP from …

Why do militants in J&K only seem to target Pandits and non-locals?
2 years, 9 months ago

Why do militants in J&K only seem to target Pandits and non-locals?

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 12, 2022 18:00 IST A spate of killings rocked Kashmir in recent weeks, with terrorists waging a targeted and relentless attack on Kashmiri Pandits and some non-locals, marking a retreat to the ignominious days of 1990 when the Hindu community in the Valley fled to the safe haven of Jammu. He said: “Pandits returning to the Valley …

Plea in Supreme Court seeks district-wise identification of minorities
2 years, 9 months ago

Plea in Supreme Court seeks district-wise identification of minorities

The Hindu  

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to identify minority communities district-wise, saying the recognition of Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis nationally by the Centre as ‘minorities’ ignore the fact that ‘majority’ religious communities such as Hindus are actually “socially, economically, politically non-dominant and numerically inferior” in several States. The writ petition challenged Section 2 of the …

J&K: Take our lands but give protection to minorities in Kashmir, says Anantnag mosque cleric
2 years, 9 months ago

J&K: Take our lands but give protection to minorities in Kashmir, says Anantnag mosque cleric

India TV News  

Highlights Anantnag cleric pitches strongly for protection of minorities in Kashmir The cleric, Maulana Fayaz Amjadi, was addressing a congregation in Jamia Masjid Anantnag High-level meeting was chaired by HM Amit Shah on security in Jammu and Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir: Pitching strongly for the protection of minorities in Kashmir which has witnessed targeted killings, a leading cleric said during …

Citing Maharashtra's Decision on Jews, Govt Tells SC That States Can Give Minority Status to Hindus
3 years ago

Citing Maharashtra's Decision on Jews, Govt Tells SC That States Can Give Minority Status to Hindus

News 18  

States can give minority status to Hindus if the community is not in a majority within their jurisdictions in order to enable them establish and administer educational institutions of their choice, in keeping with the rights guaranteed to minorities by the Constitution, the Centre has told the Supreme Court. Responding to a PIL filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, the Union …

Sikh body opposes proposal of Delimitation Commission, demands 8 seats in J&K assembly
3 years, 1 month ago

Sikh body opposes proposal of Delimitation Commission, demands 8 seats in J&K assembly

India TV News  

Highlights A sikh body has expressed opposition to the draft proposal of the Delimitation Commission. The All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee on Thursday expressed its strong opposition to the draft proposal of the Delimitation Commission and demanded at least eight seats to be reserved for Sikhs in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly. Meanwhile, the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration is …

Syed Ata Hasnain | Protecting minorities in J&K amidst 1990s' fears
3 years, 5 months ago

Syed Ata Hasnain | Protecting minorities in J&K amidst 1990s' fears

Deccan Chronicle  

Recalling January 1990 brings horrendous memories of the selected targeting of Kashmiri Hindus by Islamists who were Pakistani proxies determined to cleanse the Valley of any non-Muslim presence. The Pakistani grand strategy failed to make headway against the Indian political and security response, although tactically the resort to minority killings did take place from time to time. I recall the …

All Hindus Living In Kashmir Valley Cannot Claim Benefits Meant For Kashmiri Pandits: J&K High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

All Hindus Living In Kashmir Valley Cannot Claim Benefits Meant For Kashmiri Pandits: J&K High Court

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that all Hindus residing in the Valley cannot be said to be a Kashmiri Pandit, thereby allowing them to avail the benefits of the schemes meant exclusively for the Pandits. "Kashmiri Pandits" is a separately identifiable community distinct from other Hindus residing in the Valley like Rajputs, Brahmins other than Kashmiri Pandits, …

Not All Kashmiri Hindus are Kashmiri Pandits, Rules HC, Legal Challenge Likely
3 years, 6 months ago

Not All Kashmiri Hindus are Kashmiri Pandits, Rules HC, Legal Challenge Likely

News 18  

Not all Kashmiri Hindus are Kashmiri Pandits, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh said in a significant judgment on Tuesday, dismissing a petition that sought to include Kashmiri Hindus in a government recruitment drive. “Kashmiri Pandits is a separately identifiable community distinct from other Hindus residing in the Valley like Rajputs, Brahmins other than Kashmiri Pandits, Scheduled …

India Can Help Sikhs Fleeing Afghanistan Find a Home in Kashmir Valley
3 years, 6 months ago

India Can Help Sikhs Fleeing Afghanistan Find a Home in Kashmir Valley

News 18  

The hasty withdrawal of the American troops from Afghanistan last month and the rapid advance of the Taliban to Kabul to capture power created a very insecure environment for the minorities, including the Tajiks, Hazaras and the Sikhs. The Indian government with some reassurances from the Taliban was able to evacuate most of the Indian community, including the Sikhs and …

Opinion: This is What Has Changed in Kashmir Since August 5, 2019
3 years, 7 months ago

Opinion: This is What Has Changed in Kashmir Since August 5, 2019

News 18  

This August 6 marks the second anniversary of the unprecedented constitutional and administrative changes that took place in the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir in the wake of abrogation of Articles 370 & 35A of the Constitution of India. It is important to understand that a tiny elite comprising upper caste Kashmiri Muslims from rich Kashmiri Pandit Brahmin families …

Govt working to ensure honourable resettlement of Kashmiri migrants in valley: J&K BJP
3 years, 7 months ago

Govt working to ensure honourable resettlement of Kashmiri migrants in valley: J&K BJP

India TV News  

The Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre is working on ways to ensure honourable resettlement of Kashmiri Pandits in the valley, the Jammu and Kashmir BJP said on Wednesday. The statement comes amid resentment within the Kashmiri Pandit community over Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi suggesting that they were to blame for their failure to return to the valley. However, he …

'HM Amit Shah has assured to meet Sikh delegation over forced conversion of girls issue': SAD leader Sirsa
3 years, 9 months ago

'HM Amit Shah has assured to meet Sikh delegation over forced conversion of girls issue': SAD leader Sirsa

Op India  

Shrimoni Akali Dal leader and DSGMC President Manjinder Singh Sirsa has taken to Twitter to inform that he spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah who has assured the safety of minority Sikh girls in Jammu and Kashmir. He has given time to meet Jammu& Kashmir Sikh delegation soon to discuss the ground issues and address the minority’s concerns@ANI https://t.co/zlf9pwVoSK pic.twitter.com/GqSFUDYqBA …

'Need Laws Like in UP, MP': Forced Conversion, Marriage of 2 Girls Riles Sikh Community in J&K
3 years, 9 months ago

'Need Laws Like in UP, MP': Forced Conversion, Marriage of 2 Girls Riles Sikh Community in J&K

News 18  

The abduction and forced conversion of two Sikh girls at gunpoint in Kashmir, who were later forced to marry older men of another religious community, has led to strong protests by Sikhs. Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee chief Manjinder Singh Sirsa also reached Srinagar on Sunday and led the protests. The two communities have supported each other through thick & …

For a fresh beginning in Jammu and Kashmir
3 years, 9 months ago

For a fresh beginning in Jammu and Kashmir

Hindustan Times  

He is our prime minister, we have to trust him. If you lose faith in the institution of dialogue, in a place like Kashmir, an alternative to it will be violence.” These are the words of Sajjad Lone, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s all-party meet with leaders from Jammu and Kashmir on …

Why was Jammu and Kashmir statehood removed, country's name tarnished globally: Mamata
3 years, 9 months ago

Why was Jammu and Kashmir statehood removed, country's name tarnished globally: Mamata

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed the Centre over PM Modi's meeting with J-K political leaders saying the country's name was tarnished globally when J-K statehood was revoked. PM Modi's crucial meeting with J-K political parties A crucial all-party meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and politicians of different parties in Jammu and Kashmir to discuss the …

Shiv Sena's J&K unit demands creation of separate state for people of Jammu
3 years, 9 months ago

Shiv Sena's J&K unit demands creation of separate state for people of Jammu

India Today  

Shiv Sena's J&K unit held a protest on Friday demanding the creation of a separate state or Union Territory for the people of Jammu. Manish Sahni, Shiv Sena's J&K unit chief, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce the creation of a separate legislative assembly for Jammu. President of the Shiv Sena's J&K unit, Manish Sahni even went to the …

PM Modi Says 'Country Proud of Every Sikh, Attempt to Mislead Them Won't Benefit Nation'
4 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi Says 'Country Proud of Every Sikh, Attempt to Mislead Them Won't Benefit Nation'

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, while replying to the motion of thanks to the President’s address in the Rajya Sabha, said that India was proud of every person of the Sikh community in the country and highlighted that they had done a lot for the country. PM Modi said, “This country is proud of every Sikh. The language used …

Anand K Sahay | After DDC: Will Centre further alienate J&K?
4 years, 3 months ago

Anand K Sahay | After DDC: Will Centre further alienate J&K?

Deccan Chronicle  

Propaganda apart, the result of the recent District Development Council elections in Jammu and Kashmir cannot have pleased the Narendra Modi government. This was the first proper test of popular endorsement in J&K after the willful destruction by the Centre of the erstwhile state’s constitutional autonomy in August 2019, imbuing the elections with more than ordinary significance. Indeed, the BJP …

Protect our land, Kashmiri migrants urge Indian government
5 years, 4 months ago

Protect our land, Kashmiri migrants urge Indian government

India TV News  

An association for Kashmiri Pandit migrants on Monday urged the central government not to carry out delimitation of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir without taking their views into consideration, as it would be akin to denying them the right to their motherland and life. They have also demanded reservation for local students in Jammu and Kashmir in all …

Sikh delegates thank PM Modi for removing names of community members from blacklist
5 years, 6 months ago

Sikh delegates thank PM Modi for removing names of community members from blacklist

The Hindu  

A 50-member delegation of Sikhs from across the U.S. met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and thanked him for removing the names of over 300 community members from blacklist. The Indian government last week removed from its blacklist names of 312 Sikh foreign nationals involved in anti-India activities after a review carried out by security agencies on the Adverse List. …

‘Removal of spl status to J&K discriminatory’
5 years, 7 months ago

‘Removal of spl status to J&K discriminatory’

Deccan Chronicle  

THANJAVUR: “What is the necessity for removing the special status to Kashmir alone?” asked Prof K. M Khader Mohideen, national president of Indian Union Muslim League here on Thursday. Speaking to presspersons, he said that many states in India like Nagaland, Mizoram, Tiripura, Himachal Pradesh enjoy special status given by our Constitution. In Kashmir, they say that terrorism was one …

J&K bifurcation: Keeping Valley with Jammu will make things worse; end of decades-old revolt only possible if Kashmir gets autonomy
5 years, 7 months ago

J&K bifurcation: Keeping Valley with Jammu will make things worse; end of decades-old revolt only possible if Kashmir gets autonomy

Firstpost  

The Narendra Modi government’s action of abrogating Article 370 is reminiscent of the precipitous “demonetisation” that marked the downturn of the economy which still shows no sign of looking up. The new UT of Jammu and Kashmir effectively means an end to full democracy and self-governance, and leaving an area bigger than many full states of the Indian Union and …

Kashmir turmoil: What about non-local workers in J&K?
5 years, 7 months ago

Kashmir turmoil: What about non-local workers in J&K?

India Today  

The prevailing situation Kashmir valley hasn't just left the locals worried, but also made the lives of lakhs of non-local skilled labourers working in different parts of the valley difficult. "We would never be scared but an advisory by the government itself is different and has lead to many of us thinking of leaving," Ram said. "We are afraid that …

Earn Kashmiris’ trust before switching gears
5 years, 9 months ago

Earn Kashmiris’ trust before switching gears

Deccan Chronicle  

For three decades now, the state of Jammu & Kashmir has festered like a cancer on the Indian body politic. The BJP has dropped broad hints about making a few significant changes which would include the delimitation of constituencies in the state, dropping of Article 35A of the Indian Constitution and introducing reserved seats for Scheduled Castes and Tribes in …

JKPC and NPP leaders meets JK Governor in Jammu
6 years ago

JKPC and NPP leaders meets JK Governor in Jammu

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: Leaders of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference and the National Panthers Party separately met Governor Satya Pal Malik here and discussed the prevailing situation in the state, officials said Saturday. JK People's Conference chairman Sajjad Gani Lone along with his colleague Imran Raza Ansari called on the governor at Raj Bhavan and apprised him about various issues relating …

Punjabi actress pushes for minority status for Sikhs in J&K
6 years, 11 months ago

Punjabi actress pushes for minority status for Sikhs in J&K

Hindustan Times  

Punjabi actress and social activist Preeti Sapru announced to launch a movement in Jammu & Kashmir demanding minority status for the Sikhs. Sapru, who had earlier helped Kashmiri Pandits in getting jobs, said,“Now, I am concentrating on the Sikh community in Kashmir. Supports screening of Nanak Shah Fakir Sapru extended her support to the movie Nanak Shah Fakir, saying if …

Can We Say To Set Up A Commission? SC Disposes Plea For Minority Commission In J&K As AG Submits 'State Considering The Issue'
7 years ago

Can We Say To Set Up A Commission? SC Disposes Plea For Minority Commission In J&K As AG Submits 'State Considering The Issue'

Live Law  

The Centre today told the Supreme Court that the Jammu and Kashmir state government has “in principle” agreed to set up a state minority commission.Attorney General K K Venugopal submitted the minutes of a joint meeting of the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir officials held on the direction of the apex court to a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak …

SC postpones hearing on minority status for non-Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir by four weeks
7 years, 1 month ago

SC postpones hearing on minority status for non-Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir by four weeks

Firstpost  

Attorney General KK Venugopal in SC complained that J&K govt has opted to go back on its word to set up a minority commission in state The Supreme Court on Friday postponed the hearing of the case regarding the minority status for non-Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir by four weeks. Attorney General KK Venugopal in Supreme Court on Friday complained …

All Indians in J-K are stakeholders: Dineshwar Sharma
7 years, 4 months ago

All Indians in J-K are stakeholders: Dineshwar Sharma

Hindustan Times  

The Centre’s special representative for Kashmir, Dineshwar Sharma on Friday indicated his keenness to engage separatists in talks, saying that “all Indian citizens living in Jammu and Kashmir are stakeholders”. Centre's special representative for Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma on his way for a meeting with various delegations in Jammu on Friday. When asked whether he considered Hurriyat Conference a stakeholder in …

Minority Status For Hindus In 8 States: SC Asks Petitioner To Approach National Minorities Commission
7 years, 4 months ago

Minority Status For Hindus In 8 States: SC Asks Petitioner To Approach National Minorities Commission

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today asked petitioner in a PIL seeking minority status for Hindus in eight states to approach the National Minorities Commission.After this the petition was withdrawn. Go to the Commission.they are the most competent body", a bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi told senior advocate Arvind Datar who appeared for petitioner Ashwini. The Supreme Court today asked petitioner …

SC gives 3 months to Jammu and Kashmir govt to decide on minority status for non-Muslims in state
7 years, 7 months ago

SC gives 3 months to Jammu and Kashmir govt to decide on minority status for non-Muslims in state

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court gave the Centre three months’ time on Tuesday to take a decision on a plea to grant minority status to non-Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Supreme Court gave the Centre three months’ time on Tuesday to take a decision on a plea to grant minority status to non-Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir. The court …

Minority tag for non-Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir? Supreme Court gives Centre three months to decide
7 years, 7 months ago

Minority tag for non-Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir? Supreme Court gives Centre three months to decide

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave a last opportunity to the Centre and asked it to take a decision within three months on a plea to grant minority status to non-Muslims in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave a last opportunity to the Centre and asked it to take a decision within …

Centre tells SC it has discussed minority issues with Jammu and Kashmir govt
7 years, 11 months ago

Centre tells SC it has discussed minority issues with Jammu and Kashmir govt

Firstpost  

Union ministries have held a meeting with Jammu and Kashmir government to find a solution to issues, including whether the 68 percent Muslims in the state can be regarded as minority and can avail benefits under that category, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday. New Delhi: Union ministries have held a meeting with Jammu and Kashmir government to …

Who are the minorities in Jammu and Kashmir? SC asks central, state governments
8 years ago

Who are the minorities in Jammu and Kashmir? SC asks central, state governments

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked both the central as well as the Jammu and Kashmir governments to clarify who constituted minority community in the state. The apex court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation which alleged that the Jammu and Kashmir government had been giving funds meant for minority community to Muslims who formed the majority in the state. …

Have no objection to setting up of townships for Kashmiri Pandits: Centre
8 years, 1 month ago

Have no objection to setting up of townships for Kashmiri Pandits: Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

Jammu: The Narendra Modi-led government at the Cente has no objection to setting up of homeland, township or colonies for the rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley, Union minister Jitendra Singh said today. Demanding implementation of 1991 Margdarshan resolution, two organisations of displaced KPs - Panun Kashmir and Youth All India Kashmiri Samaj - also demanded the Modi government …

J&K Govt Opposes Minority Commission
8 years, 1 month ago

J&K Govt Opposes Minority Commission

Live Law  

Jammu and Kashmir government has told the Supreme Court that it is opposed to creation of a minority commission in the state.“Assertion of the PIL petitioner for setting up a state minority commission of the state of jammu and Kashmir through proper legislation including time-bound identification and notification of religious and linguistic minorities by the state is also not. “Assertion …

J&K Govt Opposes Minority Commission
8 years, 1 month ago

J&K Govt Opposes Minority Commission

Live Law  

Jammu and Kashmir government has told the Supreme Court that it is opposed to creation of a minority commission in the state.“Assertion of the PIL petitioner for setting up a state minority commission of the state of jammu and Kashmir through proper legislation including time-bound identification and notification of religious and linguistic minorities by the state is also not. “Assertion …

SC notice to Centre, State on PIL seeking Minority Commission in J&K [Read Petition]
8 years, 8 months ago

SC notice to Centre, State on PIL seeking Minority Commission in J&K [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur has issued notices to the Centre, National Commission for Minorities on a PIL which sought setting up of State Minority Commission in Jammu and Kashmir for proper identification of religious minorities like Hindus, Sikhs, Budhists and Christians and disbursement of benefits of central and state welfare schemes to them.“The petitioner is filing. …

Supreme Court hears plea saying Muslims shouldn't get minority benefits in Jammu and Kashmir
8 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court hears plea saying Muslims shouldn't get minority benefits in Jammu and Kashmir

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Centre on a plea that Jammu and Kashmir’s majority population — Muslims — should not be allowed to reap the benefits of the Central schemes for the welfare of minorities New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Centre on a plea that Jammu and Kashmir’s …

Kashmiri Muslims suffered immensely, need healing touch: Sajjad Gani Lone
8 years, 9 months ago

Kashmiri Muslims suffered immensely, need healing touch: Sajjad Gani Lone

India TV News  

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Social Welfare Sajjad Gani Lone today said Muslims of Kashmir should be "merged" into the mainstream of the country and provided a "healing touch" as they had "suffered immensely" in the last 20 years. Rejecting BJP legislator Vibodh Gupta's demand to declare Hindus as minority in the state, the minister said, “Minorities can be …

Will not allow separate colonies for Kashmiri Pandits: NC | IndiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Will not allow separate colonies for Kashmiri Pandits: NC | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Srinagar: Opposition National Conference today said they will not let Jammu and Kashmir government to set up separate colonies for Kashmiri Pandits but would strive for return of the minority community to their native places in the Valley. We welcome them, but we will not let the government to create separate colonies for them," NC general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar …

We won't allow Muslims to become minority in Kashmir, says JKLF chief Yasin Malik
10 years, 2 months ago

We won't allow Muslims to become minority in Kashmir, says JKLF chief Yasin Malik

India TV News  

Srinagar: Separatist Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik has warned of a wider agitation in Kashmir saying that people of the Valley would not allow anybody to change the demography of the state and turn Muslims into minority here. Speaking to reporters here, Yasin Malik said: “Settlement of West Pakistan refugees in J&K is not a matter of Hindu versus Muslims or …

Next CM of Jammu and Kashmir should be Hindu: Congress leader
10 years, 7 months ago

Next CM of Jammu and Kashmir should be Hindu: Congress leader

India TV News  

Jammu: Congress leader and Jammu and Kashmir Public Health Engineering Minister, Sham Lal Sharma said Wednesday that the next chief minister of the state should be a Hindu. Addressing a Congress youth rally in Jammu, Sharma asked them to have a new slogan during the forthcoming assembly elections. "You must fight for a Hindu chief minister for the state. You …

New Indian Government should look into visa problem of Sikhs in US
10 years, 9 months ago

New Indian Government should look into visa problem of Sikhs in US

India TV News  

Washington: India's new government should look into the issue of denial of visas to Sikhs who took political asylum in the US at peak of the militancy and in the aftermath of the 1984 riots, according to a top Sikh leader. Manjit Singh, president of Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee and a leader of the Akali Dal which is part …

Take Pandits into confidence: Rajnath
10 years, 9 months ago

Take Pandits into confidence: Rajnath

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday directed the Ministry to strengthen checks to stop infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir and take measures for the return of Kashmiri migrants to the Valley by taking them into confidence. The J&K government’s proposal to incentivise the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley is being perceived as an attempt by the National …

Jains to join minority list soon
11 years, 2 months ago

Jains to join minority list soon

The Hindu  

Jains could soon become the sixth designated minority community of the country. An indication to this effect was given by Union Minister for Minority Affairs K. Rehman Khan in an interview to a media house on Tuesday. This will also bring the Jains under the ambit of the National Commission for Minorities and allow the community to run their educational …

Jain community to get minority status
11 years, 2 months ago

Jain community to get minority status

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Centre is seriously pondering over a proposal to give minority status to the Jain community in India, who constitute 2 per cent of the population. A note is being prepared by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs K Rahman Khan to this effect, sources said.Jain community in Punjab had appealed to the Centre to give them minority …

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