Outrage Erupts in Jammu and Kashmir over New Reservation Policy

The recent decision to allocate only 40% of government job positions to open merit in Jammu and Kashmir has ignited widespread discontent among the youth. This move, seen as undermining meritocracy, has led to protests and calls for policy reform to ensure equity and equal opportunity in government job placements.

The decision to allocate only 40 per cent of positions for open merit in government job recruitments in Jammu and Kashmir has triggered widespread outrage among the youth in the Union Territory.

The move, which comes after accounting for reserved quotas, has led to opposition in various districts of the erstwhile state.

Contrary to past trends of supporting terrorism or separatism, the youth in the Kashmir Valley and parts of Jammu have taken to the streets demanding meritocracy in government job placements.

This shift towards advocating for equity in opportunities reflects a new wave of sentiment among today's youth.

The debate surrounding the reservation policy intensifies as political leaders and activists like Sahil Parray and Vinkal Sharma engage with local politicians to address the concerns.

(With inputs from agencies.)