Jammu, Jan. 28 -- J&K BJP Spokesperson Ankur Sharma on Tuesday pressed for grant of proprietary rights in favour of Local allottees of evacuee land.

Sharma welcomed LG Gov's decision providing for conferment of proprietary rights of evacuee lands (custodian) in favour of Displaced Persons of 1947, 1965, 1971 and West Pakistani Refugees.

Addressing a presser here, the BJP leaders said, "The follow-up and second step of incorporating Local Allottees should be walked by the Omar Govt without any delay."

The move he said will empower farmers, middle class, marginalised and disadvantaged sections of the society.

Local Allotees are largely Local Dogras of Jammu Province who have been allotted or given possession of evacuee lands under Cabi...