Govt Withdraws J&K Reservation Bill after article 370 repeal

New Delhi, Nov.27 (HS): The Government on Wednesday withdrew the J-K Reservation Bill from the Lok Sabha, which was introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah  on June 24, as central laws providing quota to the economically backward class are now applicable to the union territory post repeal of special provisions under Article 370.

The Act provided for reservation in appointment and promotions in certain state government posts to persons belonging to socially and educationally backward classes, including those living in areas adjoining Actual Line of Control and those persons living in areas adjoining the International Border.

But after the repealing of the special provisions of Article 370, the central laws will now be applicable to the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The TMC leader Saugata Roy, while opposing the bill said the rule states that the minister should withdraw the bill citing valid reasons. “Since Jammu and Kashmir is a sensitive issue, the Minister should clear the issue by giving valid reasons,” he said.