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The event began with a solemn tribute to the 13 individuals who were martyred on April 2, 2018, during the Bharat Bandh. The leaders of various organizations expressed their concerns over the advisory and called for the inclusion of reservation provisions in the Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. They also urged the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India to convene a special session of Parliament to address the issue through a constitutional amendment.
Prominent figures from various organizations participated in the protest, including:
- Prof. G.L. Thapa, Working President of JKRCEA
- Mohinder Bhagat, Working President of JKRCEA and President of All J&K Bhagat Mahasangh
- Sham Lal Basson, State President of All J&K Dalit Chetna Manch and former Corporator
- R.K. Kalsotra, President of All India Confederation of SC, ST, and OBC Organizations
- Prof. Kali Dass, General Secretary of All India Backward Classes Union
- F.C. Satia, President of All India Backward Classes Federation and State General Secretary of All J&K Prajapati Sabha
- Kewal Krishan Fotra, President of All J&K Sain Samaj Sabha
- Balwant Kataria, General Secretary of All India Federation of Backward Classes and Incharge of Vishavkarma Library
- Sunita Bangotra, President of All J&K Samitri Bai Phule Mahila Sangathan and Vice President of All J&K Dalit Chetna Manch
- Narinder Dutt Bhagat, President of All J&K Megh Sabha and General Secretary of All J&K Dalit Chetna Manch
- M.L. Banalia, General Secretary of All J&K Guru Ravi Dass Sabha (Retd.), Jammu
- Advocate Anwar Choudhary
- R.D. Thapa, President of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Yuva Sangathan
- Er. Ramesh Bhasin, Chairman of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Bishnah
- Sham Lal Kundal, President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, R.S. Pura
- Madan Lal Basson, President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Akhnoor
- R.L. Basson, Chairman of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Akhnoor
- Manoj Kumar, Former President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Akhnoor
- Lokinder Singh Ravi, Retired Additional DG, GSI, and President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Channi Rama
- Janak Raj Thapa, Retired Additional DG, GSI
- Tara Chand Sambyal, President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Channi Himmat
- Dec Raj Angral, President of All J&K Ambedkar Welfare Forum
- Ram Nath, President of Kabir Sabha, Khour
- Krishan Lal Sangral, President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Kabir Colony, Jammu
- Ashok Kumar, President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Gangyal Ekta Vihar
- Vikram Singh, President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Khour
- Pt. Ashok Kumar, General Secretary of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Bomal
- Mangal Dass, President of Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Rajpura Mgotrian
The protestors submitted a memorandum addressed to the Honāble Prime Minister of India and His Excellency the President of India through the Divisional Commissioner of Jammu, highlighting their demands and seeking prompt government intervention.
The event was marked by unity and resolve, with leaders emphasizing the need for collective action to protect the rights and representation of marginalized communities.
