Srinagar, Oct. 28 -- The Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Monday disallowed a private member's resolution moved by Langate Awami Ittehad Party MLA Sheikh Khursheed Ahmadseeking the rationalisation ofthe contentious reservation policy. According to the official communication dated October 20, issued by the assembly secretariat, the resolution was disallowed under Rule 179 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business. This rule allows a member of the legislative assembly, who is not a minister, to propose a resolution on a matter of public interest. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather said the matter cannot be taken up for discussion as it's neither of recent occurrence nor permissible because it's sub judice. "The issue has already been discussed earlier and a committee has been constituted by the government to look into it," he said. Khursheed's resolution had called for a review and the rationalisation of the existing reservation framework to ensure fairness and equitable representation across all sections of society. AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said for how long will general category students and aspirants have to wait for an end to the unjust discrimination in the name of reservation. "This prolonged imbalance is costing the future of thousands of deserving youth who are being denied opportunities despite merit," he said. Reacting to development, Peoples Conference chairman Sajjad Lone posted on X: "Reservation it seems is being brushed under the carpet. I was watching with alarm. The adjournment notice on rationalisation of reservations was disallowed by the Speaker. No debate was allowed. Reservation is the most important issue. It is staring in our faces and has long-term ramifications. Yet, it is being made a victim of political expediency."...