SRINAGAR (KIMS) — J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone on Monday submitted three key amendments to the Lieutenant Governor’s address, raising concerns over the safety of Kashmiris, regularisation of daily wagers, and age relaxation for civil service aspirants.
According to the business circulated by the Assembly Secretariat, Lone proposed an amendment expressing regret over the omission of any condemnation of attacks on Kashmiri students, traders and hawkers in various states and Union Territories.
Lone, who is the only opposition legislator from Kashmir to move amendments to the LG’s address, also sought the regularisation of daily wagers which remains a long-pending demand of contractual employees across Jammu and Kashmir.
In another significant proposal, Lone called for enhancing the upper age limit for open merit candidates appearing in the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) examination from 32 to 37 years, citing disruptions and limited opportunities faced by youth in recent years.
The three amendments highlight key concerns affecting Kashmiris both within and outside the Union Territory, ranging from safety and dignity issues to employment security and greater access to administrative services. — (KIMS)