Srinagar, Oct 30: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange between a legislator advocating for the rationalization of the reservation policy and those representing reserved constituencies.<\/p>\n
During Zero Hour, according to news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone accused the government of stonewalling questions and withholding information related to reservation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is deeply concerning that we ask questions but don\u2019t receive answers. I had asked two questions regarding the reservation policy. I consider this a matter of serious issue due to its long-term consequences,\u201d Lone said.<\/p>\n
He said the government\u2019s response to his question during the budget session had revealed regional disparities in the implementation of reservation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI had asked the General Administration Department about the status of the Cabinet Sub-Committee report and whether data supports the reservation policy. The data lies only with the state government. I had also asked for merit lists and selection lists to understand which region is on the receiving end,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Lone argued that the existing reservation framework limits opportunities for meritorious candidates. \u201cIf reservation had been applied in this manner earlier, would we have the doctors and engineers we see today? They reached those positions through open competition. Increasing reservation now will restrict talent that could represent J&K globally,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He urged the government to make relevant information public instead of avoiding scrutiny. \u201cThere are people who want to research and analyze this issue. The government should provide data rather than block questions,\u201d Lone added.<\/p>\n
His remarks drew a sharp response from NC MLA Nazir Ahmad Gurezi, who said such comments ignored the challenges faced by students from remote regions like Gurez.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou studied in London, while our children study in a school in Dawar where there are no teachers,\u201d Gurezi said.<\/p>\n
He pointed out that students in backward areas often study without basic facilities. \u201cThere is no science stream in many high schools in Gurez, yet our students sit for the same tests. When a boy from Gurez gets selected, you say he cannot compete. He can, and he is as capable as anyone,\u201d Gurezi asserted.<\/p>\n
The exchange led to protests in the House, with MLAs from reserved constituencies standing up to oppose Lone\u2019s comments. The Speaker intervened to restore order, and proceedings continued smoothly thereafter. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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