All J&K Sikh Sangat meets National Commission for Minorities Chairman, raises demand for Sikh representation in J&K Judiciary
All J&K Sikh Sangat meets National Commission for Minorities Chairman, raises demand for Sikh representation in J&K Judiciary
Jammu, Oct 17
A delegation of the All J&K Sikh Sangat met S. Harjeet Singh Grewal, Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, Government of India, and raised key issues concerning the Sikh community in Jammu & Kashmir, with particular emphasis on the demand for Sikh representation in the judiciary on Friday.
During the meeting, the delegation called for the appointment of a Sikh judge in the judiciary of Jammu & Kashmir, stressing the importance of ensuring representation and participation of the Sikh community in the judicial system.
The Sangat urged the Chairman to take up the matter with the concerned authorities and extend his intervention towards addressing the community’s concerns.
Apart from judicial representation, the delegation also highlighted other significant issues, including granting official language status to Punjabi in Jammu & Kashmir, ensuring Punjabi’s continuation in the CBSE curriculum, effective implementation of the Anand Marriage Act and allotment of a prominent place in Jammu for the installation of a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Ji.
The delegation appealed for timely action on these demands to safeguard the linguistic, cultural and institutional interests of the Sikh community in the Union Territory.
The All J&K Sikh Sangat reiterated that meaningful representation in institutions and the protection of community rights remain important priorities for the Sikh community in Jammu & Kashmir
