Srinagar, Jan 25: In a significant development, Jammu & Kashmir’s State Election Commission on Monday unveiled draft reservation proposal for the offices of chairpersons of District Development Councils (DDCs) in J&K.
According to an order issued by the SEC, a copy of which has been obtained by news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Baramulla, Ganderbal, Shopian, Ramban and Kishtwar have been reserved for women, while Poonch has been reserved for women from Schedule Tribe Category.
The draft order further reveals that Anantnag and Rajouri have been reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) while Jammu and Udhampur seats have been reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs).
According to the order, objections, if any, to the draft reservation of the offices of the chairperson shall be submitted by January 30, 2021. —(KNO)