Discusses Rationalisation of Reservation and Constitutional Violations in Implementation of Articles 243D(6) & 243T(6)
Jammu, October 28: The OBC Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) today convened an important meeting at the Congress Party Head Office, Jammu, under the chairmanship of Madan Lal Chalotra, Chairman, OBC Department J&K PCC.
The meeting was attended by Jagdish Kashyap, Joint Coordinator OBC Department; Amit Mehra, State Coordinator OBC Department; Prem Sagar, Joint Coordinator OBC Department; Shamshar Bhagat, Vice Chairman SC Department J&K PCC; Ajaz Ahmad Ganai, Chairman OBC Department District Kishtwar; Nisar Ahmad Lohar, Secretary OBC Department District Doda; Dewan Chand, Chairman SC Department District Jammu; and Sonu Gandhi, OBC Youth Leader Congress Party.
The meeting discussed in detail various crucial aspects related to the rationalisation of reservation in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed serious concern over the unconstitutional dilution of OBC rights. Members unanimously condemned the fraudulent and arbitrary implementation of Articles 243D(6) and 243T(6) of the Constitution of India, which provide for the reservation of seats for OBCs in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
State Coordinator Amit Mehra stated that despite the clear directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has failed to ensure a constitutionally valid and data-driven reservation structure for OBCs. He underlined that the triple test formula laid down by the Supreme Court — including (1) the constitution of a dedicated OBC Commission, (2) collection of empirical data on OBC population, and (3) proportionate reservation based on that data — has been conveniently ignored. He remarked that such selective and manipulative governance is a direct injustice to the backward communities of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chairman Madan Lal Chalotra highlighted that OBCs have been historically deprived of their due political representation in local governance structures. He added that the government’s move to sideline OBCs under the pretext of reservation rationalisation is not only unconstitutional but also a betrayal of the principle of social justice. He made it clear that if the government fails to implement the constitutional procedure as directed by the Supreme Court, the OBC Department of JKPCC will approach the Hon’ble High Court of Jammu and Kashmir to seek justice and uphold constitutional rights.
All the participants unanimously resolved to intensify the campaign for OBC rights, social justice, and fair political representation in Jammu and Kashmir. The leaders reaffirmed their faith in the Congress Party’s ideology of equality, inclusiveness, and empowerment and pledged that the OBC Department will continue its struggle until justice is delivered to the backward classes in the true constitutional spirit.
The meeting was attended by Jagdish Kashyap, Joint Coordinator OBC Department; Amit Mehra, State Coordinator OBC Department; Prem Sagar, Joint Coordinator OBC Department; Shamshar Bhagat, Vice Chairman SC Department J&K PCC; Ajaz Ahmad Ganai, Chairman OBC Department District Kishtwar; Nisar Ahmad Lohar, Secretary OBC Department District Doda; Dewan Chand, Chairman SC Department District Jammu; and Sonu Gandhi, OBC Youth Leader Congress Party.
The meeting discussed in detail various crucial aspects related to the rationalisation of reservation in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed serious concern over the unconstitutional dilution of OBC rights. Members unanimously condemned the fraudulent and arbitrary implementation of Articles 243D(6) and 243T(6) of the Constitution of India, which provide for the reservation of seats for OBCs in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).
State Coordinator Amit Mehra stated that despite the clear directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has failed to ensure a constitutionally valid and data-driven reservation structure for OBCs. He underlined that the triple test formula laid down by the Supreme Court — including (1) the constitution of a dedicated OBC Commission, (2) collection of empirical data on OBC population, and (3) proportionate reservation based on that data — has been conveniently ignored. He remarked that such selective and manipulative governance is a direct injustice to the backward communities of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chairman Madan Lal Chalotra highlighted that OBCs have been historically deprived of their due political representation in local governance structures. He added that the government’s move to sideline OBCs under the pretext of reservation rationalisation is not only unconstitutional but also a betrayal of the principle of social justice. He made it clear that if the government fails to implement the constitutional procedure as directed by the Supreme Court, the OBC Department of JKPCC will approach the Hon’ble High Court of Jammu and Kashmir to seek justice and uphold constitutional rights.
All the participants unanimously resolved to intensify the campaign for OBC rights, social justice, and fair political representation in Jammu and Kashmir. The leaders reaffirmed their faith in the Congress Party’s ideology of equality, inclusiveness, and empowerment and pledged that the OBC Department will continue its struggle until justice is delivered to the backward classes in the true constitutional spirit.
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