Jammu, Nov. 14 -- Expressing strong disapproval towards long pending 1400 delinquent promotions in Higher Education Department.

According to a statement, People's Party Chief Sheeban Ashai censured deliberate attempt to stall career progression of assistant professors. He said, "It is woebegone how teaching community who are the cornerstone of any nation are being subjected to such blatant injustice. Over 1400 Assistant Professors await overdue promotions in J&K colleges, faculty members who were appointed in the years 2016, 2017 are yet to be accorded their first career placement to a higher grade; a promotion due to them nearly five years ago.

According to established norms a PHD qualified assistant professor is eligible for his/her f...