Bill To Provide Backward Quota In J&K Local Bodies Introduced In Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha passed the Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill-2024, providing reservation to Other Backward Classes in local bodies. "With this, justice will be ensured to the citizens of Other Backward Classes of Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after 75 years of independence," according to the statement of objects and reasons of the bill.