Convener News Desk
Srinagar, June 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association on Tuesday issued a strong appeal to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Education Minister Sakina Itoo, demanding that the Cabinet Sub-Committee’s report on the rationalization of reservations be made public without further delay.
In a statement issued to Kashmir Convener, the Association’s National Spokesperson Farhat Riyaz criticized the government’s continued inaction, saying, “The lack of fixed timelines for the Cabinet meeting raises serious concerns about the government’s intent. The ‘tareekh pe tareekh’ approach has now become the hallmark of this administration.”
Calling for an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss the report and implement its recommendations, Riyaz warned that the delay was causing distress among thousands of students. “The ongoing uncertainty is jeopardizing student futures and creating widespread anxiety,” she said. “The people of Jammu and Kashmir deserve clarity and commitment, not vague assurances.”
Echoing the same sentiment, Association Media Coordinator Krishna Saproo pointed out that the government had initially promised to resolve the issue within six months. “That timeline has expired, and yet we see no transparency, no accountability, and no public disclosure of the report,” he said.
“Job notifications are being issued daily, but without clarity on reservation rationalization—especially affecting the general category—students are left in limbo,” Saproo said, accusing the government of using “backdoor cabinet meetings” as an excuse to delay.
He further added, “The Cabinet meeting should have coincided with the six-month deadline. Instead, it feels like a deliberate stalling tactic. We ask: What is the government hiding? Why the secrecy? The youth of J&K deserve better, and their future cannot be bartered away for bureaucratic convenience.”
The Association has called for immediate action and complete transparency, asserting that students will not remain silent. “We will continue to raise our voice until justice and clarity are delivered. The government must prioritize student welfare and uphold its promises,” the statement concluded.