July 17, 2025 | Kashmir POST

Mehbooba Mufti Slams ‘Communalisation’ of Urdu in Jammu and Kashmir Recruitment Row

July 17, 2025 Editor

Language, Identity, and the Battle for Urdu in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 The Urdu Controversy: A Lingual Flashpoint In July 2025, Jammu and Kashmir found itself at the center of yet another political and cultural firestorm — this time, over language. The controversy erupted after the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) issued an interim stay on the requirement of basic Urdu proficiency for candidates applying for the prestigious Naib Tehsildar posts in the region. The ruling directed the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection…

Mehboob Beg Questions Omar Abdullah’s Governance Under J&K UT Model

July 17, 2025 Editor

A Call for Accountability in J&K Governance By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 Mehboob Beg’s Challenge to Omar Abdullah Sparks Debate on UT Limitations As political heat intensifies in Jammu & Kashmir, senior National Conference leader Mehboob Beg has delivered a rare internal rebuke to his party’s leadership, challenging Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to either present a tangible list of accomplishments or admit the constraints imposed by the Union Territory model. Background: Omar’s Return Amid Constitutional Constraints When Omar Abdullah returned to power in October 2024, it…

Language, Legacy & Governance Collide in Jammu & Kashmir

July 17, 2025 Editor

Urdu Row in J&K: Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti Defend Language Amidst BJP Opposition By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 16 July 2025 Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti Defend Urdu Amidst Legal and Political Storm In the politically sensitive terrain of Jammu & Kashmir, even language is no longer neutral. The recent uproar over Urdu proficiency requirements for the Naib Tehsildar posts has laid bare deep fissures—between regions, ideologies, and visions for J&K’s future. What began as a technical eligibility clause has now become a hotbed of communal tension, administrative debate,…