New Delhi 04 October 2022

As per news report of NDTV If the Paharis get ST status, it will be the first instance of a linguistic group earning reservations in India. The central government will have to amend the Reservations Act in Parliament for that. "The commission (set up by Lieutenant Governor) has sent the report and recommended reservation for Gujjar, Bakarwal and Pahari communities. It will be given soon," Mr Shah said at a rally that marked the start of the BJP's campaign for elections likely next year. He claimed such reservation became possible only after the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 was struck down. "Now, minorities, Dalits, tribals, Paharis here will get their rights.

Source - NDTV

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