Jammu, March 17 -- The simmering controversy over Jammu and Kashmir's existing reservation rules is poised to intensify as members of reserved categories, under the banner of Bahujan Samaj, have announced plans to gherao the Legislative Assembly on March 24.
The protest is aimed at countering Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) who have been vocally demanding changes to the current quota system, raising fears among reserved communities that their rights could be undermined.
On Monday, Bahujan Samaj leaders expressed alarm over what they perceive as a concerted effort by the Omar Abdullah-led government to alter the reservation framework under pressure from MLAs, particularly those from the Kashmir Valley.
The group has singled out...