Srinagar, Oct 17: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) youth leader Waheed Para on Thursday strongly criticized the Jammu and Kashmir Government’s decision to reduce the quota for people from Backward Areas (RBA), calling it a deliberate move to weaken Kashmiri representation.
In a post on social media platform X, Para described the cabinet sub-committee’s decision to slash the RBA quota under the pretext of “rationalization” as a calculated attempt to disempower the people of Kashmir. He said the quota had historically ensured fair representation and access to administrative and educational opportunities for residents of backward and remote regions.
“The J&K Government’s decision to slash the RBA quota under the guise of rationalization is a calculated attempt to disempower Kashmiris,” Para