Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti has expressed concern over recent administrative and educational changes in Jammu and Kashmir, saying they may affect the region’s cultural and social identity.
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According to Beyond Time News, Mehbooba Mufti said during a workers’ convention in Ganderbal that changes in education and recruitment policies are impacting long-standing regional practices.
She pointed to actions involving certain educational institutions, claiming that shifts in their functioning reflect a broader change in policy direction affecting local traditions.
Mufti also raised concerns over modifications in government recruitment rules, particularly the removal of Urdu language requirements from certain posts. She said this change could weaken the region’s linguistic heritage.
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She further alleged that limited employment opportunities are placing additional pressure on local youth, especially in sectors like mining, where she claimed outside contractors are increasingly involved.
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Her remarks add to ongoing political debate in the region over language policy, employment, and administrative reforms, highlighting differing views on recent governance decisions in Jammu and Kashmir.
