PoliticsPoverty Definitions in Jammu and Kashmir Spark Job Quota Dispute
In Jammu and Kashmir, conflicting definitions of poverty have ignited a political dispute over job quotas. Official data and government criteria for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) certificates clash, with political leaders accusing bias favoring Jammu. The 10% EWS job reservation for the General category is contested, as 70% of the population is General but receives less than 40% of jobs. Omar Abdullah's National Conference proposed policy changes, yet BJP-led Centre has not approved them.
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