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PoJK DPs Forum Demands ST-2 Status and 12 Assembly Seats in J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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The PoJK DPs Forum has formally demanded the creation of a new ST-2 category and the allocation of 12 dedicated Assembly seats for the region.
The PoJK DPs Forum has issued a formal demand for the creation of a new Scheduled Tribe (ST-2) category specifically for the region. The forum is seeking constitutional recognition that would distinguish the demographic status of the area from existing classifications.
In addition to the status change, the forum has demanded the allocation of 12 dedicated seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. This move aims to ensure proportional political representation for the community within the state's legislative body.
The demand highlights ongoing discussions regarding regional representation and demographic classifications in the union territory. The forum has presented these points as key requirements for addressing the political and social concerns of the local population.
In addition to the status change, the forum has demanded the allocation of 12 dedicated seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. This move aims to ensure proportional political representation for the community within the state's legislative body.
The demand highlights ongoing discussions regarding regional representation and demographic classifications in the union territory. The forum has presented these points as key requirements for addressing the political and social concerns of the local population.