Pahari ST Status Won t Affect Gujjar, Bakerwal Reservations, Says LG Sinha kashmirlife.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kashmirlife.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A Bill introduced in Parliament has triggered protests by the ST Gujjar-Bakerwal who fear a dilution of their tribal rights and empowerment. The proposed legislation contain provisions that can potentially alter the socio-political complexion of the Union Territory and help the BJP in elections.
Centre assures quota for Paharis and others over and above that for existing ST groups, but the Gujjars, Bakerwals fear that their affluence and proximity to BJP leaders could affect gains from recently announced nine ST-reserved Assembly seats.
Questions on J&K, Eastern Ladakh to figure in Parl Monsoon session dailyexcelsior.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailyexcelsior.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
3 J&K reservation bills among 32 listed in Monsoon session dailyexcelsior.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailyexcelsior.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.