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Speaker Rather Calls for Urgent Review of EWS Certificate Imbalance
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 07:16 PM
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Speaker Rather highlighted the disproportionate distribution of Economically Weaker Section certificates and urged authorities to investigate.
Speaker Rather, the presiding officer of the legislative assembly, raised concerns over the uneven allocation of Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificates, describing the situation as a serious imbalance that requires immediate attention. He emphasized that the current disparity could undermine the intended purpose of the scheme, which aims to provide equitable benefits to eligible families.
In his statement, Rather called on the relevant government departments to conduct a thorough audit of the certificate issuance process and to address any irregularities that may have arisen. He warned that unchecked imbalances could lead to misuse of the reservation benefits and erode public confidence in the welfare program.
The speaker concluded by urging swift corrective action and promised to monitor the issue closely, stressing that ensuring fairness in the EWS certification system is essential for maintaining social equity.
In his statement, Rather called on the relevant government departments to conduct a thorough audit of the certificate issuance process and to address any irregularities that may have arisen. He warned that unchecked imbalances could lead to misuse of the reservation benefits and erode public confidence in the welfare program.
The speaker concluded by urging swift corrective action and promised to monitor the issue closely, stressing that ensuring fairness in the EWS certification system is essential for maintaining social equity.