Wholeheartedly welcome Aga Syed Ruhullah's decision to stand with the youth in demanding rationality and fairness in reservation policies. This is a pivotal moment to address pressing grievances and ensure our policies are inclusive, youth-friendly, and just.
At the heart of this matter lies the urgent and vehement demand for proportional representation—a system that allocates opportunities based on the socio-economic realities of communities, ensuring no group is disproportionately favoured or left behind.
Our demand is not antithetical to affirmative action—in fact, we are in favour of strengthening it. We believe that inclusion through reservation must go beyond tokenism to foster substantive equality. We believe in empowering marginalized communities to not just be present but to shape decisions and lead change.
However, let’s be clear: Merit must remain the bedrock of our systems. Reservations must serve only as targeted exceptions to bridge inequalities, not as tools for perpetual imbalance. Policies that reduce the majority to a minority are neither just nor sustainable.
The majority of our youth, who fall under the Open Merit category, cannot be sacrificed at the altar of vote-bank politics or divisive agendas. Their aspirations matter. Their opportunities matter. And as representatives it is our responsibility to seek a fair framework that empowers every segment of society without sowing discord by pitting communities against each other.
Peaceful protests are the backbone of participatory democracy, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with our youth in this fight for justice. This isn’t just about correcting today’s inequities—it’s about laying the foundation for a future that thrives on fairness, unity, and true empowerment.
My prayers and best wishes for today's programme. Indeed, streets are the crucible of change @RuhullahMehdi@OMSA_JK
The issue of reservations should be addressed with justice and fairness by those in charge, safeguarding the interests of all segments of society, not at the expense of any one group. The current status of reservations does that, by undermining the interests of the General / open merit category. Fervent appeal to address their concerns immediately! Support #openmeritstudentsassociation @OMSA_JK sit in protest.
Would be part of it if authorities allowed. My delegation will be there to support.
Will also raise the issue in #JamaMasjid whenever permitted to go.
Jammu and Kashmir's youth, who comprise 65% of the population, having survived years of violence and protests, now face a new challenge in fighting for merit and justice in admission processes. The recent NEET PG results crisis has exacerbated the uncertainty, leaving their futures in limbo.
It's imperative that the UT government reinstates SRO 49 (2018) of the JK Reservation Act, to ensure that super-specialty medical courses remain accessible and the interests of J&K's youth are safeguarded.
Another day, another shocker! Out of 575 lecturer posts referred to JKPSC for recruitment, only 238 are for open merit students, while 337 are reserved. This injustice needs to stop! Fail to understand why is the NC led govt continuing with BJP introduced reservation policy? Requesting @OmarAbdullah sb to revamp the new reservation policy strictly as per population numbers.
337 posts are reserved out of 575. This is an onslaught of general category. Kindly revisit the new reservation policy and align it strictly with population proportions @OmarAbdullah Sb
#saveopenmerit