J-K LG-Sinha Commitment to SC-Election Deadline, Pahari Reservations, and Tourism Boost

J-K LG-Sinha Commitment to SC-Election Deadline, Pahari Reservations, and Tourism Boost

Asif Iqbal | December 15, 2023 | 07:27 PM IST | Courts & Law, Jammu Kashmir | Follow on Google News

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J-K LG-Sinha Commitment to SC-Election Deadline, Pahari Reservations, and Tourism Boost

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha affirmed on Thursday that the Supreme Court’s directive for conducting Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir before September 30, 2024, would be adhered to meticulously. Additionally, he revealed that reservations for Paharis were imminent.

Addressing the ‘Agenda Aaj Tak’ event, Sinha declared that the discourse surrounding the abrogation of Article 370, which conferred special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, had concluded with the Supreme Court’s decision. He emphasized that the government’s action had gained the Apex Court’s approval, and both the nation and Jammu and Kashmir had embraced the verdict.

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Sinha urged for the cessation of further debate on the matter.Highlighting positive developments, Sinha pointed out a substantial increase of 350 percent in the arrival of foreign tourists to the Valley. Furthermore, the number of domestic tourists exceeded two crore this year, benefiting all stakeholders in the tourism sector.

Responding to queries about the Supreme Court’s deadline for Assembly elections, Sinha referred to Home Minister Amit Shah’s August 5, 2019, announcement in Parliament. Shah had outlined a three-step process: the establishment of a Delimitation Commission, holding elections, and subsequently restoring Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

Sinha confirmed that the delimitation process had commenced after the revision of voter lists, aligning with assurances made by the Solicitor General in an affidavit to the Supreme Court.Sinha also disclosed that Paharis would soon receive reservations, citing a bill introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament’s Monsoon session. He underscored the empowerment felt by Pakistani refugees, Gorkhas, and others settled in Jammu and Kashmir post the abrogation of Article 370.

Political reservations were granted to Kashmiri Pandits, allowing them to obtain domicile certificates in Jammu and Kashmir, regardless of their place of residence.

Highlighting inclusive measures, Sinha mentioned the compensation of Rs 5.5 lakh given to PoJK and West Pakistani refugees, reservations for OBCs and Dalits in jobs and education, and the addition of new castes as OBCs.

Furthermore, nine seats in the Assembly were reserved for STs. Sinha noted the historic Muharram procession in Srinagar by Shias after a gap of 34 years.

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