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Handicapped Association protests in Srinagar demanding resolution of pending issues
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:18 PM
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The Jammu Kashmir Handicapped Association staged a protest in Srinagar, urging authorities to address long‑standing grievances of persons with disabilities.
The Jammu Kashmir Handicapped Association gathered in Srinagar on [date not specified] to voice dissatisfaction over unresolved concerns affecting the disabled community. Protesters assembled outside a government office, holding placards and chanting slogans that highlighted the delay in implementing promised facilities and services.
Organisers said the association has been waiting for years for basic accommodations such as accessible ramps, dedicated transport, and employment reservations. They urged the state administration to act swiftly, citing the impact of these delays on daily life and livelihood of persons with disabilities.
Local officials were approached for comment, and a spokesperson indicated that the government is reviewing the association's demands but did not provide a timeline for concrete action. The protest remained peaceful, with participants dispersing after a brief sit‑in.
The demonstration underscores growing frustration among disability rights groups in Jammu and Kashmir, who argue that existing policies have not translated into tangible improvements on the ground.
Organisers said the association has been waiting for years for basic accommodations such as accessible ramps, dedicated transport, and employment reservations. They urged the state administration to act swiftly, citing the impact of these delays on daily life and livelihood of persons with disabilities.
Local officials were approached for comment, and a spokesperson indicated that the government is reviewing the association's demands but did not provide a timeline for concrete action. The protest remained peaceful, with participants dispersing after a brief sit‑in.
The demonstration underscores growing frustration among disability rights groups in Jammu and Kashmir, who argue that existing policies have not translated into tangible improvements on the ground.