PDP Protests Against Removal of Urdu as Eligibility in Jammu and Kashmir
PDP protests over Urdu, says dropping language as eligibility an ‘attack on Kashmir’s identity’
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) protested in Srinagar against the Jammu and Kashmir government's decision to eliminate Urdu as a requirement for lower and middle-rung positions in the Revenue department. PDP leader Iltija Mufti described this move as an attack on the region's culture and identity.
- 01PDP protests against the removal of Urdu as an eligibility criterion.
- 02Iltija Mufti emphasizes Urdu's role in cultural identity.
- 03The decision is seen as an attack on Jammu and Kashmir's heritage.
- 04Protests took place in Srinagar, reflecting public sentiment.
- 05Concerns raised about the implications for local culture and unity.
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On April 28, 2026, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) organized a protest in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, opposing the government's decision to remove Urdu as a qualification for lower and middle-rung posts in the Revenue department. Iltija Mufti, a prominent PDP leader and daughter of party president Mehbooba Mufti, stated that Urdu serves as a crucial tool for expression and unity among the people of Jammu and Kashmir. She condemned the government's action as an assault on the region's cultural and religious identity, highlighting the importance of Urdu in preserving local heritage. The protest reflects widespread concerns about the implications of such a decision on the cultural fabric of Jammu and Kashmir.
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The removal of Urdu as an eligibility criterion could alienate Urdu-speaking populations and diminish cultural representation in government services.
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