A group of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) students staged a protest on Saturday outside the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, opposing the decision to make Urdu a compulsory subject in the recruitment exam for naib tehsildar posts.
Despite police attempts to stop them, the protesters reached the chief minister’s official residence and raised slogans, calling the decision “discriminatory” and “regionally biased.” They later dispersed peacefully.
The protest follows an advertisement by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board last month for 75 naib tehsildar posts. The ad mentioned that “working knowledge of Urdu” is mandatory—leading to anger, especially in Jammu, where Urdu is not commonly used.
“This is the second time we are on the streets,” said an ABVP spokesperson.
“The government must ensure fair and equal job access for Jammu youth. If not, we will intensify our protests.”
