News Topic:Paharis
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Pahari people to contest on ST-reserved Assembly seats of J&K
With changing dynamics of politics in Jammu and Kashmir after delimitation of Assembly constituencies, the major boost will be for the Pahari population.
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We will contest on all Assembly seats of J&K: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the BJP unit of J&K must gear up to contest on all seats in the upcoming Assembly elections.
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BJP leader Syed Mushtaq Bukhari urges Paharis to vote for Mehbooba Mufti
In a fresh development, senior BJP leader Syed Mushtaq Bukhari urged members of the Pahari community to vote for Mehbooba Mufti in the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
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Rajya Sabha approves bills granting reservation to OBCs and ST status to Paharis in J-K
In a significant development for J&K, the Rajya Sabha passed two bills aimed at fostering social inclusion and political representation in the Union Territory.
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Omar Abdullah claims denied permission to visit Rajouri amidst rising tensions
Former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday alleged that he was denied permission to visit Rajouri for a party function.
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Omar Abdullah calls for protection of Gujjar community’s ST reservation
Former chief minister and NC vice-president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that the share Gujjar community get from ST reservation must be guaranteed and protected.
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Lok Sabha passes bill granting Scheduled Tribe status to Paharis in J-K
In a significant development, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Bill, 2023.
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Pahari Tribe’s ST Inclusion: Police foil Gujjar, Bakerwal protestors march to Raj Bhawan
Police detained members of Gujjar and Bakerwal communities as they tried to march towards Raj Bhawan to protest against the inclusion of Pahari tribes in ST list.
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J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
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