Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Omar Abdullah on Reservation Policy and SIR
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, talked to reporters after a Cabinet meeting.
He said his government has made the reservation policy fair for everyone, which was a promise they made before the elections.
The policy has been sent to the Lieutenant Governor for approval.
He also said that the Election Commission should explain the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to all political parties to clear any doubts.
Additionally, he addressed a controversy about MBBS admissions in a medical college, saying that seats should not be given based on religion but on merit.
Omar Abdullah stated that the reservation policy has been rationalized in the best possible manner to ensure justice for all sections.
The proposal has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval.
The Cabinet discussed various topics, including the construction of a new 'Kashmir House' in Delhi and the revival of cooperative societies.
Abdullah urged the Election Commission to brief all political parties on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to address concerns and ensure transparency.
He addressed a controversy over MBBS admissions in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, stating that seats should be allocated based on merit, not religion.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
- What
- Discussed reservation policy and SIR, addressed MBBS admissions controversy
- When
- December 3, 2023
- Where
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To rationalize reservation policy, ensure transparency in elections, and address concerns over MBBS admissions
- Chief Minister
- Omar Abdullah
- Lieutenant Governor
- Manoj Sinha
- Reservation Quota
- 70%
- Cabinet Meeting
- First in Jammu since Darbar Move resumption
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- Electoral roll revision exercise
- MBBS Admissions Controversy
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Reasi
Sources
J-K CM says reservation rationalised in ‘best possible’ way, govt fulfilled a poll promise
EC should brief parties on SIR to clear concerns: Omar Abdullah
Omar Abdullah urges Election Commission to brief parties on electoral roll revision to ensure transparency
