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Bhardwaj asserted that any attempt to divide the Hindu religion will not be tolerated. He highlighted that after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A, all constitutional rights have been extended to SCs and STs in J&K. He accused NC and other governments in J&K of depriving Valmikis, Gaddis, Sippis, Kolis, and Gadda Brahmans of their constitutional rights for the past 70 years.
Bhardwaj criticized the Budget 2026 for not offering anything for SC/ST students and people, with no increase in scholarships, no new hostels, and no schemes to uplift them from poverty, education, and deprivation. In contrast, he noted that after the implementation of the 73rd/74th amendment, the BJP government has given voice to numerous SC/ST leaders in grassroots democracy.
He pointed out that SC/STs are hugely benefiting from central sponsored schemes like PMAY, PMKisan, Ayushman, etc. However, he expressed concern that the current government is not implementing reservation in promotion and transfer policy for Jammu-based category employees working in Kashmir, which requires urgent attention. Bhardwaj's response was a befitting reply to the false and communal narrative of the NC government, reaffirming the BJP's commitment to protecting the rights of SC/ST communities in Jammu & Kashmir.
