SRINAGAR, Feb. 22 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met the delegation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) at Raj Bhawan Srinagar, today.

The members of the community expressed their profound gratitude to Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reservations in Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of J&K.

"For the first time since India's Independence, justice has been delivered to OBCs in J&K. We are also planning to establish a Backward Welfare Department like other states in the country," the Lt Governor said.

He said the Act passed by the Parliament will be implemented in letter and spirit. Rules are being framed and will be published soon, he added.

The Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration towards the ...