The Parliament passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order Amendment Bill, 2023, despite protests from Gujjar and Bakerwal communities. The legislation grants reservations to the Pahari speaking population (PSP) of Jammu and Kashmir, along with Gadda Brahmin, Koli, and Paddari tribes. Additionally, the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was approved, including the Valmiki community in the SC list. Minister Arjun Munda emphasized justice for long-demanded reservations. Despite concerns, the government assured no impact on existing Scheduled Tribes' benefits. The Gujjar-Bakerwal communities opposed, fearing a hindrance to their benefits. The move has sparked political debates and potential realignments.
From Amit Shah s Maharashtra tour being cancelled due to the ongoing farmers protest in Delhi, Delhi Budget, SC to decide validity of Centre s Electoral Bond scheme and more. Major farmers unions have extended their support to the ongoing protests at Shambhu border and Khanauri border in Punjab.
Jammu: Prominent Pahari leader and former minister Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari is all set to join Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after the Centre granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to Pahari Ethnic Group in Jammu and Kashmir.Once prominent face of National Conference in Rajouri and Poonch region, Bukhari, resigned from the party in 2022 over the issue of granting ST
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From October 1, Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day tour of Jammu and Kashmir, during which he will address public gatherings in the two border districts of Rajouri and Kupwara