New Delhi, February 12: Senior BJP leader and Rajya Sabha Member Er. Gulam Ali Khatana on Thursday raised concerns in the Upper House over the continued delay in the recruitment of Assistant Professors in Gojri and Pahari subjects in the universities of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir.
Making a Special Mention, he highlighted that although these posts have been notified several times since 2013 along with other subjects, the recruitment process in Gojri and Pahari remains incomplete. While appointments in other disciplines have been finalised, interviews for these two subjects have reportedly not been conducted.
He stated that Gojri and Pahari are languages linked to communities recognised under constitutional provisions and emphasised that their promotion and academic development are constitutional obligations. The prolonged delay, he said, has adversely impacted students, research scholars, and eligible candidates.
Describing the situation as discriminatory, he noted that speakers of these languages have consistently contributed to peace and stability in the region. Ignoring their academic representation, he cautioned, sends an adverse message to communities that have stood firmly with the nation.
He urged the Government to expedite the pending interviews to ensure justice and equitable academic recognition for both languages.
