Last Updated on 19/08/2024 by wccexam Desk
The bill giving 10 percent horizontal reservation in government jobs to state agitators in Uttarakhand has been approved by Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retired). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the government can never forget the struggle and sacrifice of the state agitators and gives top priority to their welfare.
He said that the state government has decided to give 10 percent reservation in government jobs to the state agitators and all their dependents. The Chief Minister said that with the approval of the bill, the long-standing demand of the state agitators has been fulfilled.
He said that along with increasing the pension of the state agitators, the government has also decided to give pension to their dependents after their death.
Posting on his social media platform X, CM Dhami said, ‘The Hon’ble Governor has approved the bill of 10% horizontal reservation in government jobs to Uttarakhand state agitators and their dependents. Heartfelt thanks to the Hon’ble Governor! State agitators have always been respectable for us, we are working with commitment to build the Uttarakhand of their dreams. With the passing of this bill, state agitators and their dependents will get priority in government jobs. This bill will be implemented soon.’
The state agitators were agitating for this demand for a long time. Now after the bill was approved, they have expressed their gratitude to the state government.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)