Omar Abdullah government
Job Discrimination Against J&K's General Category: 70% of Population Receives Less Than 40% of Government Positions
Nov 01, 2025 12:03 am CST
In Jammu and Kashmir, the general category constituting 70% of the population faces significant discrimination in government recruitment, receiving less than 40% of available positions due to reservation policies implemented during central rule. As the Omar Abdullah government reviews these controversial quotas, the balance between merit-based selection and protected category reservations has become a critical governance challenge.
Congress-National Conference Alliance in Jammu and Kashmir Faces Breakdown Over Rajya Sabha Seat Dispute
Oct 13, 2025 08:22 pm CST
The alliance between Congress and National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir is deteriorating following disagreements over Rajya Sabha seat allocations. While Congress's potential withdrawal wouldn't immediately threaten Omar Abdullah's government, J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra revealed growing internal pressure to end the partnership after National Conference allegedly reneged on promises for seat sharing arrangements.