Dr. Abhijeet Jasrotia, BJP spokesperson, and senior leader Kulbhushan Mahotra have launched a scathing attack on the NC-led government over its recent advertisement for lecturer posts, alleging blatant discrimination against local languages such as Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, and Dogri.
Addressing the press, Dr. Jasrotia termed the advertisement a “direct insult” to Jammu’s linguistic and cultural heritage, accusing the NC government of systematically neglecting the aspirations of Dogras and other linguistic communities in the region.
“This advertisement flagrantly violates the National Education Policy (NEP), which prioritizes local languages and Sanskrit. It’s appalling that not a single post has been allocated for Sanskrit, despite numerous vacancies in schools. The intent of this administration is clear – to marginalize Jammu and its people,” said Dr. Jasrotia.
Kulbhushan Mahotra added that Punjabi, spoken by a significant population in Jammu and Kashmir, has also been unfairly sidelined, with only one post advertised. “This shows the government’s complete disregard for the linguistic diversity of the region. It’s an injustice to students who aspire to learn their mother tongue,” he stated.
Dr. Jasrotia also pointed out the minimal representation of Dogri, with only three posts being advertised. “Dogri is the heartbeat of Jammu’s culture, spoken by millions. The NC government’s neglect of Dogri-speaking Hindus and Muslims demonstrates their ongoing vendetta against Dogras. This deliberate oversight will not be tolerated,” he asserted.
H.S. Pummy, senior BJP leader, echoed these concerns, emphasizing the need for equitable representation of all regional languages in education.
Dr. Jasrotia assured that the BJP will take the matter to the Hon’ble LG Manoj Sinha for immediate intervention. “If necessary, our party president, Sh. Sat Sharma Ji, will raise this issue with the Union Education Minister to ensure that the National Education Policy is implemented in letter and spirit in Jammu and Kashmir,” he declared.
He concluded by urging the administration to rectify the injustice and uphold the cultural and linguistic rights of the people. “Jammu will not be silenced. This fight is for our heritage, our language, and our future,” Dr. Jasrotia affirmed.
The BJP’s strong stance on this issue highlights the growing frustration among Jammu’s residents over the perceived indifference of the NC-led government toward the region’s identity and aspirations.
