Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- Former deputy chief ministerof J&K Muzaffar Hussain Baig Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Lieutenant Governor J&K Manoj Sinha for granting reservation to Pahari community of Jammu and Kashmir.

He also praised those parties and individuals who raised the issue and fought for the rights of the community.

Speaking with #KNS, he said the move has turned into a reality due to strenuous efforts of country's present leadership led by PM Narendra Modi.

"I am very thankful to PM @narendramodi,Home Minister @AmitShah and LG @manojsinha_ for giving reservation to Pahari community of J&K," Baig said.

He said besides all those parties and individuals who raised this matter in the past...