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Specially-abled individuals protest in Srinagar, demand appointment of Commissioner
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 06:05 AM
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Specially-abled persons in Srinagar staged a protest to demand the immediate appointment of a Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.
Specially-abled persons in Srinagar staged a protest to voice their grievances regarding the long-standing vacancy of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. The demonstrators demanded the immediate appointment of the official to ensure the proper implementation of rights and welfare schemes for the disabled community.
The protest highlighted the frustration among the affected group, who argue that the absence of a dedicated commissioner hampers the effective delivery of services and policy enforcement. Participants called on the state administration to fill the position without further delay to address the specific needs of persons with disabilities.
The event underscores the ongoing struggle for representation and administrative support for the disabled community in the region. The protesters emphasized that a functional commission is essential for upholding the legal and social rights guaranteed to them under relevant laws.
The protest highlighted the frustration among the affected group, who argue that the absence of a dedicated commissioner hampers the effective delivery of services and policy enforcement. Participants called on the state administration to fill the position without further delay to address the specific needs of persons with disabilities.
The event underscores the ongoing struggle for representation and administrative support for the disabled community in the region. The protesters emphasized that a functional commission is essential for upholding the legal and social rights guaranteed to them under relevant laws.