Waheed Parra welcomes Ruhullah’s decision to stand with youth demanding fairness in reservation

Srinagar, Dec 23, : PDP leader Waheed Parra Monday welcomed the decision of Aga Ruhullah to stand with the youth in demanding rationality and fairness in reservation policies.

Waheed Parra wrote on X: “This is a pivotal moment to address pressing grievances and ensure our policies are inclusive, youth-friendly, and just. At the heart of this matter lies the urgent and vehement demand for proportional representation—a system that allocates opportunities based on the socio-economic realities of communities, ensuring no group is disproportionately favoured or left behind.”

“Our demand is not antithetical to affirmative action—in fact, we are in favour of strengthening it. We believe that inclusion through reservation must go beyond tokenism to foster substantive equality. We believe in empowering marginalized communities to not just be present but to shape decisions and lead change. However, let’s be clear: Merit must remain the bedrock of our systems. Reservations must serve only as targeted exceptions to bridge inequalities, not as tools for perpetual imbalance. Policies that reduce the majority to a minority are neither just nor sustainable. The majority of our youth, who fall under the Open Merit category, cannot be sacrificed at the altar of vote-bank politics or divisive agendas. Their aspirations matter. Their opportunities matter. And as representatives it is our responsibility to seek a fair framework that empowers every segment of society without sowing discord by pitting communities against each other.”

“Peaceful protests are the backbone of participatory democracy, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with our youth in this fight for justice. This isn’t just about correcting today’s inequities—it’s about laying the foundation for a future that thrives on fairness, unity, and true empowerment.”