Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Nov, 21
In a strong rebuke to the National Conference Government, MLA Vikram Randhawa of Bahu Constituency vowed to stand firm against the National Conference (NC)’s continued attempts to push a pro-Kashmir agenda that undermines the rights of the youth in the Jammu region. Randhawa’s remarks came after he joined a protest organized by hundreds of aspirants for the 10+2 Lecturer positions, who were outraged by the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission’s (J&K PSC) recent recruitment notice dated November 12, 2024 that completely ignored Hindi and Sanskrit language posts. In this regard, a massive protest, held outside the Press Club of Jammu, saw hundreds of aspirants—many of whom have been waiting for years for such opportunities—condemning the discriminatory practices of the J&K PSC. The aspirants voiced their frustration at the omission of Hindi and Sanskrit lecturers from the recruitment notice, despite the advertisement of 575 other teaching positions. The J&K PSC, in its notice dated November 12, had failed to advertise any posts for Hindi and Sanskrit lecturers, critical subjects in the educational system of the Jammu region.
Randhawa’s intervention has galvanized the protestors, who have vowed to continue their fight for justice until the J&K PSC addresses their concerns and rectifies the blatant discrimination in the recruitment process.
Talking to reporters, MLA Vikram Randhawa expressed his outrage at the blatant discrimination against the youth of Jammu region. He said that the NC Government has barely resumed power and has already begun pushing its Kashmir-centric policies, sidelining the legitimate aspirations of Jammu’s youth. This is unacceptable, and we will not stand for it, he saod.
Randhawa criticized the J&K PSC for its decision to advertise four posts for Persian, while omitting any positions for Hindi, despite it being the national language. “Hindi is our national language, and to discriminate against it while giving preference to Persian is an affront to every citizen of Jammu. This is not only a betrayal of our cultural heritage but a direct attack on our identity as Indians,” he added.
The senior BJP leader further pointed out the disparity in the recruitment process, saying, “We are living in Hindustan, not in an Arabic country, yet posts for Persian and Arabic are being prioritized, while Hindi, a language spoken by millions, is ignored.
This imbalance cannot be tolerated.”
Randhawa called for an immediate rollback of the J&K PSC’s recruitment notice and demanded the inclusion of Hindi and Sanskrit lecturers. He urged the Commission to add 200 posts for Hindi and at least 20 posts each for Dogri, Punjabi, and Sanskrit, ensuring fair representation for the diverse linguistic needs of the Jammu region.
“We will not allow the NC Government to continue its biased policies that marginalize the youth of Jammu. The youth here deserve equal opportunities, and we will fight relentlessly until our demands are met,” he added.
