Gujjars VS Paharis: How Bill To Expand Jammu And Kashmir's SC, ST Lists Is Gaining Steam outlookindia.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from outlookindia.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The BJP government introduced four significant bills in the Monsoon session of Parliament, related to Jammu and Kashmir. One bill allows the Lt Governor to nominate three seats in the Assembly, while three others alter the reservation quota for SCs and STs. The bills have sparked political turmoil in the region, with various reactions from society. The political class is viewing the bills in the context of constitutional parameters, especially as the Supreme Court is about to hear petitions challenging Article 370's reading down and the reorganization of the state. The Gujjar and Pahari conflict has also escalated.
'Manipur-Like': J&K Gujjars, Bakerwals Threaten Protests Over Bill to Grant ST Status to Paharis thewire.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thewire.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Tufail Ahmad of Pannad village of Bijbehara Teshil in district Anantnag has set an example for the tribal community by achieving an extraordinary feat after cracking IIT exams.
No coaching and no interent facilities available, yet a Gujjar student from a remote village of South Kashmir s Anantnag is set to wear an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) badge after cracking all-India level JEE Advanced exam.