Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah (PTI photo)
JAMMU: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Wednesday said his govt has rationalised the reservation policy in the best possible manner.Talking to reporters after chairing his cabinet meeting in Jammu, the CM said the proposal has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval and it would be inappropriate to comment on details until the file receives his consent.Reservations have become a major issue in the state following the central government’s decision to add more communities to the reserved category and the ensuing protests by general category candidates, who fear the total quota in govt jobs and seats in educational institutions could reach 70 per cent.On Dec 10, 2024, the CM had constituted a cabinet sub-committee comprising three ministers to look into the issue. The panel submitted its report in Oct.Abdullah said there were 22 items on the agenda for the cabinet meeting, including construction of the new “Kashmir House” in Dwarka (Delhi). “I can only say that we have tried to rationalise reservations it as we promised. We have also tried not to be unjust to anyone.”