Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) executive member Raman Suri today expressed grave concern over the Jammu and Kashmir government’s repeated discrimination based on regional bias, particularly in mandating Urdu proficiency for the Naib Tehsildar recruitment. Suri condemned the policy as a deliberate attempt to sideline youth from regions where Urdu is not widely known, calling it a grave injustice that toys with the sentiments and career aspirations of countless students.
“It was natural for controversy to arise over the compulsory use of Urdu for the Naib Tehsildar post,” Suri stated. “This is not the first time such a controversy has erupted. Previously, the notification for Patwari recruitment sparked widespread protests among the youth over the same Urdu language requirement. The government could have easily avoided this issue by abolishing the mandatory use of Urdu, which is no longer justified in today’s context.”
Raman Suri emphasized that Jammu and Kashmir, as a Union Territory, recognizes Hindi as the main and national language. “In such a scenario, how can we deprive youth who have studied in Hindi from accessing job opportunities? Imposing Urdu as a criterion renders thousands of deserving candidates ineligible, which is unacceptable,” he added.
Highlighting the changing times, Suri noted, “Revenue records are now digitized, and the compulsory use of Urdu has already been phased out in the Union Territory. Persisting with such outdated policies is a clear sign of regional bias and insensitivity toward the youth.” He pointed out that several MLAs have already raised objections, with some expressing anger over the reservation policy and language mandate.
Suri urged the Chief Minister to take immediate action and issue a revised notification to ensure equal justice for all aspirants, irrespective of linguistic background. “The government must stop playing with the sentiments and careers of our youth. Equal opportunities must be provided to all, and no one should be disqualified based on language or regional bias,” he said.
