Overview
- PDP legislator Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra wrote to Lt Governor Manoj Sinha seeking immediate approval so eligible aspirants are not excluded from Sunday’s sitting.
- JKPSC has issued admit cards for the examination starting December 7, yet there is no official clarity on whether any approved relaxation would cover this round.
- Officials and political leaders say the administration has transmitted the proposal and considers it procedurally complete, though BJP leaders cite pending formalities flagged by the L-G.
- Parties across the spectrum, including the National Conference, BJP, PDP and People’s Conference, pressed for swift action as an aspirant in Srinagar launched an indefinite hunger strike.
- The administration announced a partial relaxation on November 10 (35 for open merit, 37 for reserved categories, 38 for persons with disability), while a broader one-time measure still awaits the L-G’s nod.