JAMMU, A convention was organized by the Dalit OBC Minority Adivasi Confederation at Muthi, in Jammu, to discuss critical issues affecting marginalized communities. The convention was attended by delegates from all across the Jammu and Kashmir.
RK Kalsotra, State president, highlighted the key demands which included- conducting of caste census, protect Waqf Board from unnecessary intervention, implement Mandal Commission Report in toto, stop privatization, ensure reservation in private sector, ensure reservation in Judiciary, fill up vacant posts, fair distribution of land resources, uniform Education Policy for all children, end contracting system, religious freedom, reservation in government-funded projects, guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers, election through ballot papers, one election in the country not a feasible idea.
The convention also addressed concerns specific to Jammu and Kashmir. The Dalit OBC Minority Adivasi Confederation convention has taken a significant step by passing a resolution for the restoration of Statehood in Jammu and Kashmir, while also safeguarding the rights of refugees, Gorkhas, and Valmiki/ Christian/Muslim communities brought by the Chief Minister. This move aims to address the long-standing demands of these marginalized groups.
Restoring the land to the people recently taken away by cancelling their mutations, protecting job rights for the locals, protecting land of the people by stopping outsiders from buying land in Jammu, restoration of reservation in promotions, permanently employing all daily wagers across sectors by filling up vacancies from backlog of SC/ST/OBC seats, age relaxation of 3 years should be made into 5 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates, re-advertisement of SSRB posts meant to cover the backlog, restoration of Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir, which was reduced to UT, protection of Minority Rights etc were discussed in detail.
By passing this resolution, the Dalit OBC Minority Adivasi Confederation has reaffirmed its commitment to social justice and equality. The convention’s outcome is expected to have far-reaching implications for the marginalized communities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Further, a resolution was also passed that the delegates will join a Maharally at Ramleela Maidan, New Delhi, on December 1st to safeguard the Constitution, democracy, and fundamental rights.
NS Khalsa, BL Choudhary, Ashu Peter Mattoo, Jamil Kazmi, R C Uttama and Dr Zulfkar also spoke on the occasion.
Courtesy : Daily Excelsior
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