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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PDP accuses NC govt of excluding Urdu from land records digitisation process
PDP's Waheed Parra; CM Omar Abdullah Srinagar: Urdu has become the latest political hot potato in Jammu and Kashmir. After the row over mandatory knowledge of the language for naib tehsildar recruitments, People's Democratic Party (PDP) legislator Waheed Parra on Saturday accused Omar Abdullah-led National Conference govt of digitising the land records in English, instead of Urdu. Parra claimed the NC govt, with chief minister Omar holding the revenue portfolio, has ordered 'another round of land record digitisation' across J&K. 'This time, the process is being carried out exclusively in English, with Urdu, a language that has been integral to our revenue records for generations, completely removed,' he said. Earlier, long before the 2024 govt formation, the J&K administration had allegedly given 'a multi-crore land digitisation contract' to one company, Parra said. 'The company scanned every single land document across districts, but digitised only Srinagar and Jammu in three years. The rest were rushed by overburdened revenue staff for months,' he alleged. The PDP MLA also questioned the CM's silence on the issue. Govt has not come up with any response on the issue so far. 'We will check it,' a govt spokesperson said, when asked. Last month, a controversy erupted after J&K Services Selection Board issued a notification for naib tehsildar posts in the revenue department, making knowledge of Urdu, one of the five official languages of J&K, a mandatory requirement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo BJP strongly protested the decision and termed it discriminatory. Earlier this month, the Central Administrative Tribunal's Jammu bench stayed the mandatory Urdu clause in an interim order on a petition. PDP president and former CM Mehbooba Mufti led the charge against the order, calling it 'deeply unfortunate'. In a post on X, she said: 'Urdu, a recognised official language for decades, is now being unfairly communalised. Our revenue records and administrative work continue to be maintained in Urdu, and it is only logical that applicants for the post of naib tehsildar possess basic proficiency in the language. This requirement is rooted purely in administrative efficiency, not in any form of divisiveness. '
Hindustan Times
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Kashmir: Court dismisses poll code violation case against Parra
A court in Kashmir's Awantipora has dismissed a case of alleged violation of model code of conduct against Peoples Democratic Party leader Waheed Parra filed last year by the J&K Police during parliamentary elections. Additional special mobile magistrate Muneer Ahmad Bhat stated that no cognisance was taken of the offence under Section 188 of the IPC as there was no written complaint. 'Reverting to the facts of the case in the light of the principles of law laid down by the Supreme Court, it is quite vivid that the offence under Section 188 of the IPC can be taken cognisance of only in accordance with Section 195(1)(a)(i) of the CrPC. Since the instant challan (police chargesheet) is without a written complaint, as such no cognisance is taken of offence under Section 188 of the IPC,' the order, announced on Friday, said. The police had filed the case against Waheed Parra in May 2024 for organising a rally in alleged violation of model code of conduct during parliamentary elections in April 2024 . (Getty Images/iStockphoto) 'The challan (police chargesheet) is dismissed and the accused is released. The bail bonds and personal bonds of the accused are discharged,' it said. The police had filed the case against Parra in May 2024 for organising a rally in alleged violation of model code of conduct during parliamentary elections in April, 2024 without obtaining the necessary permission. The police had filed the chargesheet against Parra on September 14, 2024. 'By no means can the model code of conduct be classified as an order under Section 188 of the IPC,' the court observed. Parra eventually lost the May 2024 parliamentary election from Srinagar parliamentary seat but won assembly election from Pulwama assembly seat in October 2024. The order said that the model code of conduct serves solely as guidance for political parties and candidates. 'It was established through the consensus of political parties in India with the aim of strengthening the foundations of the political system in our country. Clearly, it lacks statutory backing and many of its provisions are not legally enforceable. It is the political parties themselves that have agreed to adhere to the principles outlined in this code, thus binding them to respect and follow it both in letter and spirit,' the court said. The five-page judgment stated that even if the model code of conduct was considered an order under Section 188 of the IPC, the document MCC itself does not specify which public servant issued this order.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Court says MCC lacks statutory backing, dismisses violation case against PDP MLA Waheed Parra
A court in Kashmir has said Model Code of Conduct cannot be classified as an order under section 188 of the IPC (now 223 of BNS) and it clearly lacks statutory backing and many of its provisions are not legally enforceable. Additional Special Mobile Magistrate in Awantipora of southern Kashmir, Muneer Ahmad Bhat , in an order concerning People's Democratic Party legislator from Pulwama, Waheed ur Rehman Parra, dismissed the challan filed against the MLA under section 188 of IPC in 2024 at Awantipora police station. The court ordered his release and discharged the bail bonds and personal bonds of the accused. The case pertains to a rally Parra organized on 27/4/2024, allegedly in violation of the Code of Conduct and without obtaining the necessary permission. The police in Awantipora had filed an FIR- 66 under section 188 of the IPC against Parra in 2024. Parra was released on bail and chargesheet was presented in this court on 14/9/2024 in absence of the accused. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo "...by no means can the Model Code of Conduct be classified as an order under section 188 of the IPC. The MCC serves solely as guidance for political parties and candidates. It was established through the consensus of political parties in India with the aim of strengthening the foundations of the political system in our country. Clearly, it lack statutory backing, and many of its provisions are not legally enforceable," read the order. The order further stated it is the political parties themselves that have agreed to adhere to the principles outlined in this code, thus binding them to respect and follow it both in letter and spirit. Live Events "Even if the MCC is considered an order under section 188 of the IPC, the document MCC itself doesn't specify which public servant issued this order. This clarification is crucial, as cognizance of an offence under section 188 of the IPC can only be taken upon a complaint from the public servant whose order was violated, or from their superior," read the order. The court stated that undoubtedly, the MCC is issued by the Election Commission of India , a constitutional body, thus, ideally, any prosecution should be based on a complaint from the Election Commission itself. "The challan is dismissed and the accused is released. The bail bonds and personal bonds of the accused are discharged. The seized documents/articles, if any, shall be delivered to the rightful owner/claimant who is entitled to that on execution of his personal bond and they shall be held subject to orders, if any, of the appellate court," read the order. It further stated, "reverting to the facts of the case in the light of the principles of law laid down by the Supreme Court in the judgements mentioned in the order, it is quite vivid that the offence under section 188 of the IPC can be taken cognizance of only in accordance with section 195 (1) (a)(i) of the CrPc. Since the instant challan is without a written complaint, as such no cognizance is taken of offence under section 188 of the IPC." "Consequently, the requirements of section 195 of the CrPC are not met in this case, rendering the prosecution merely a formality," read the order. The court said that keeping in view, the principles of law laid down by the Supreme Court and the facts of this case, no cognizance is taken of the offence under section 188 of the IPC.
The Hindu
19-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Opposition criticises Jammu and Kashmir government for ‘dragging its feet' on quota revamp
The Jammu and Kashmir Government is dragging its feet on finalising a report on the rationalisation of reservation categories in the Union Territory (UT), which is being studied by a Cabinet sub-committee. The committee, in turn, submitted it to the Law Department for legal vetting months ago, and it has been bogged down since. Several opposition parties have expressed dismay and demanded that the Cabinet report be made public. J&K's reservation quota was revised under Central rule after new categories like Paharis, Paddari Tribe, Koli, and Gadda Brahmin, etc., were included in 2024. The open merit category was reduced significantly, to less than 40%. The ruling National Conference (NC), which promised to rationalise the quota, constituted a Cabinet Sub Committee (CSC), which was to file its report in six months. However, no final decision was taken on the rationalisation and no deadline was set for the Law Department, evoking sharp reactions from Opposition parties and open merit aspirants. 'Despite the six-month deadline, the Cabinet has neither offered clarity nor transparency on the report, only vague assertions and now a reported referral to the Law Department. This ambiguity is not just disappointing but also damaging,' Engineer Ehtisham Khan, a student rights activist, told The Hindu. Aspirants in the dark He accused the NC Government of 'keeping the open merit aspirants in the dark yet again.' Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and MLA Waheed-ur-Rehmaan Parra said the Cabinet move has left 'thousands of students heartbroken and disillusioned.' 'This is a deliberate denial of justice. These students have already endured violence, lockdowns, and lost opportunities. Now, as they seek fair representation and rationalised reservation, the government is pushing them further to the margins,' Mr. Parra said. He said the NC Government has the power to strike down the BJP-imposed policy with a single administrative order. NC insincere 'But the party that promised to reverse the BJP's damage is now complicit in continuing it. If the Kashmiri youth are not offered hope, it will only empower subversive elements, further destabilising a generation and their future. Rationalisation of reservation and proportional representation represents the only fair path forward, and it must be implemented without further delay,' Mr. Parra said. He demanded that the government make the report public. J&K Peoples Conference chief and MLA Sajad Lone accused the Abdullah Government of being 'clueless on reservations.' 'It has no intention of doing anything. Now, coming to this draft proposal. To the best of my knowledge, anything sent to the Cabinet should be vetted by the Law Department. It is not the other way around. It looks like another round of time-wasting tactics,' Mr. Lone said. J&K Apni Party (JKAP) president Altaf Bukhari asked the government to set a timeline for addressing the reservation issue. 'Whether the government focus is on revising the CSC report or obtaining legal vetting, it is essential that a clear and fixed timeline be established,' Mr. Bukhari said. He called for 'a judicious reservation policy.' 'One thing is clear beyond a doubt that the current reservation policy is highly flawed and injudicious. There is broad consensus that we require a more judicious reservation policy to protect merit,' Mr. Bukhari said.
Associated Press
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Gerardo Parra and Tania Victoria Marín: A Team On and Off the Field
Some chapters don't end—they simply transform. For Gerardo Parra, life after his professional baseball career wasn't a farewell to the sport but rather a fresh start. Today, as part of the Washington Nationals coaching staff, his relationship with baseball has deepened, offering a new perspective. At his side is his wife, Tania Victoria Marín, who not only supports him but actively participates in the team's environment, blending professional life, community involvement, and mutual growth. Based in the heart of the U.S. capital, Parra and Marín are navigating a different yet equally intense phase compared to his athletic stardom. After a fourteen-year career as a professional player, Parra has reinvented himself as a coach, joining the Nationals' technical staff. While his name still excites fans—especially because of his unforgettable 'Baby Shark' anthem—today he focuses on roles requiring a more analytical, tactical, and strategic approach. 'The experience has been excellent. Every day I learn more—not just on-field responsibilities but areas previously unfamiliar to me, like technological tools and behind-the-scenes management. This has significantly boosted my personal growth post-retirement,' Parra reflects calmly, aware he's building this new phase on solid foundations. His coaching role extends beyond technical responsibilities, fostering deeper connections with players. 'I've gotten to know them better, understanding their dedication and daily commitment. That's taught me a lot. My goal is helping each player achieve their peak physical and mental condition. We aim to reach the World Series, and it all begins with individual and collective effort,' he adds. Beyond baseball, Parra clearly views this period as personal preparation, aspiring confidently yet humbly to eventually become a manager. 'I trust that, with time and God's guidance, the opportunity will come. Right now, I'm still learning step-by-step, with humility and determination.' He isn't walking this path alone. Tania Victoria Marín has also carved out a meaningful role within the Nationals' community. Her participation, although less visible, is just as significant. She accompanies her husband not merely as a partner but as an active contributor to the team's broader community engagement. 'I participate in the organization's social and community events, getting involved in activities beyond the game itself, but equally vital in connecting the team to its surroundings,' explains Tania, whose supportive role has become deeply meaningful. Her active presence at team events, gatherings, and community outreach has strengthened the human relationships underpinning the club's structure. In an environment where pressure and competition often dominate, her role provides empathy, emotional support, and balance, complementing the strictly athletic dynamic. Their interaction is natural, effortless. This isn't a couple simply following a script; rather, it's two people genuinely understanding the value of mutual support, even within the demanding context of Major League Baseball. What may appear as merely 'being there' for others actually represents a joint construction of trust, balance, and purpose. 'The most valuable aspect of this experience is that we are living it together. Each of us plays our own role, yet we share the same vision. Gerardo dedicates himself intensely to coaching, while I contribute through social and community engagement. That strengthens us as a team and as partners,' reflects Tania. The story of Gerardo and Tania in Washington, D.C., intertwines professional transition, personal growth, and a clear sense of community. There are no grandiose statements or clichés—just consistency, presence, and commitment. In a sports world often dominated by statistics rather than individuals, they provide a distinctly human narrative. As the Nationals fight game by game to advance through the season, this couple continues building something bigger than just a sports career. They are creating a legacy of teamwork, both on and off the field, with their eyes firmly set on the present—and the future. Media Contact Company Name: WE LOVE MEDIA Email: Send Email State: FL Country: United States Website: Source: Tree Connection
