Srinagar, October 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly has disallowed a Private Member’s Resolution moved by Senior AIP Leader and MLA Langate Sheikh Khursheed Ahmad seeking rationalisation of reservation policy.
As per Official Communication No. LA/4475/Legn/2025 dated 20/10/2025, issued by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, the resolution was disallowed under Rule 179 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business.
Explaining the decision, the Speaker said the matter cannot be taken up for discussion as it is neither of recent occurrence nor permissible due to its sub-judice status.
The Speaker noted that the issue has already been discussed earlier and a committee has been constituted by the government to look into it. Sheikh Khursheed’s resolution had called for a review and rationalisation of the existing reservation framework to ensure fairness and equitable representation across all sections of society.
Reacting to the development, AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi questioned the continued silence over the issue, saying, “For how long will General Category students and aspirants have to wait for an end to this unjust discrimination in the name of reservation? This prolonged imbalance is costing the future of thousands of deserving youth who are being denied opportunities despite merit.”
