Mehndar Jan 23:- Rafiq Khan Former Minister and Senior PDP leader, said that the Pahari Speaking People residing in Hilly terrains(Kandi),remote areas and Border Districts of Rajouri –Poonch, ,Bramulla,Kupwara,Anantnag,Budgam and Shopian are demanding for the last 60 years that they also be given (ST) status as was given to their Gujjar community residing with them by then Chander Shaker Government. But every time, every Prime Minister of India has assure us that they will be given (ST) status to us. So many groups and committees were constituted which was recommended Tribal Status to the Pahari Speaking People.
Late,Atal Bihari Vajpayee,then Prime Minister during his Uri—Karnah visit had also agreed to that his Government will be give (ST) to the Pahari’s people on the conditions of their sufferings,geographical and backwardness like that of their brothers as Gujjar residing with them in the same conditions and he ( PM)had also written a letter to Union Social Welfare Minister to take immediate decision.
After Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi,Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has taken reigns of Government of India and coalition Government of Jammu & Kashmir was formed with PDP-BJP led by Mtr. Mahbooba Mufti.They also agreed in their Agenda of Alliance for tribal status to the Pahari peoples and State Assembly also recommended the same in a resolution to the Government of India. Some of the Agenda Items were implemented in the State but this item is still is pending consideration and announcement.
Rafiq Hussain khan further stated that the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Damodardass Modi ji requested and reminded that he may implement his Promise before next General Election of India with issue an ordinance and also amendment the Constitution in this behalf. So that the long pending demand of these Patriotic People is fulfilled.
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