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The notification prescribes knowledge of the local language of the place of posting as an essential eligibility condition. While Jammu has been included as one of the centres, the list of local languages mentioned includes only Hindi, Urdu, and Kashmiri. Shockingly, Dogri the principal mother tongue of Jammu and a constitutionally recognized language included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India and one of the official languages of UT of J & K has been excluded.
Addressing the media, Padma Shri Prof. Lalit Magotra, President, Dogri Sanstha Jammu, described the omission as âdeeply unfortunate, discriminatory, and unacceptable.â He stated that Dogri is not merely a language of communication but the cultural and historical identity of the Dogra community. âTo ignore Dogri while identifying the local languages of Jammu is to deny the very linguistic reality of the region,â he remarked.
Prof. Magotra expressed grave concern that such decisions directly affect the employment prospects of the youth of Jammu. He pointed out that by not recognizing Dogri as a local language, Dogra candidates are placed at a disadvantage in a competitive recruitment process. âThis is not just an administrative lapse; it is a serious injustice that impacts careers, dignity, and the future of thousands of aspiring candidates,â he said.
He further observed that there is a growing feeling among Dogras that they are being discriminated against on the basis of language and region. âWhen a language recognized by the Constitution is excluded from official considerations in its own homeland, it sends a painful message to its speakers. It creates alienation and weakens faith in fair treatment,â he added.
Prof. Magotra strongly warned that if such actions are allowed to go unchallenged, they will set a dangerous precedent. âIf we remain silent today, this will become a trend tomorrow. Similar exclusions may recur in future recruitments and official communications, gradually marginalizing Dogri and its speakers,â he cautioned.
Dogri Sanstha Jammu has unequivocally demanded the immediate withdrawal of the notification in its present form and its re-issuance after duly incorporating Dogri as one of the recognized local languages for Jammu. The Sanstha also called for fixing responsibility on the concerned officials who failed to ensure the inclusion of Dogri, stressing that accountability is essential to prevent recurrence of such lapses.
The organization appealed to all political parties, non-political organizations, literary bodies, student unions, social groups, and cultural institutions of Jammu Province to rise above differences and unite in raising their voice against this discrimination. The Sanstha urged collective and peaceful protest to safeguard the linguistic rights and equal opportunities of the Dogra youth.
Concluding the press conference, Prof. Magotra reaffirmed that Dogri Sanstha Jammu will continue to stand firmly for the protection, promotion and rightful recognition of Dogri language and the dignity of its speakers. He urged the concerned authorities to take immediate corrective measures in the spirit of justice, constitutional values, and national unity.
