ABVP protests outside CM’s residence, seeks removal of Urdu for NT recruitment

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 13: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Jammu-Kashmir staged a strong protest outside the Chief Minister’s residence in Jammu, demanding removal of the compulsory Urdu requirement in the Naib Tehsildar recruitment process.
The protest, led by ABVP members and Naib Tehsildar aspirants, was organized under the banner of “Bhasha Bachao Yatra” (Save Language Movement), aiming to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of their linguistic background.
ABVP contended that making Urdu compulsory for Naib Tehsildar recruitment is discriminatory and violates the Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act 2020, which recognizes Dogri, Hindi, Kashmiri, Urdu, and English as official languages.
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State Secretary of ABVP Jammu Kashmir Sannak Shrivats said, “This is a final warning to the Omar Abdullah Government on behalf of ABVP Jammu-Kashmir. All candidates deserve equal opportunities in the Naib Tehsildar recruitment process. Making Urdu compulsory is not only unjust but also a clear-cut discrimination that can impact the future of thousands of talented young individuals.”
ABVP emphasized that the organization’s fight is not against the Urdu language but against the discriminatory policy of Omar Abdullah Govt that seeks to marginalize certain groups. He stated, “We are not against Urdu, but against the policy that ignores other languages. We demand equal weightage for all five official languages – Dogri, Hindi, Kashmiri, Urdu and English – in the recruitment process. Our fight is for merit-based selection, inclusivity and fairness.”
The protesters vowed to continue their agitation until their demands are met and urged the Government to revisit the recruitment rules to ensure these are fair and inclusive for all candidates.

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