Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 1: Demanding establishment of National Law University (NLU) in Jammu, students held a demonstration near the statue of Maharaja Hari Singh, adjoining Tawi Bridge, here today.
Carrying placards and shouting slogans in support the demand, the protesting students lashed out at the Omar Abdullah Government for allegedly ignoring Jammu in all respects.
Addressing the protesters, student representatives said the region has adequate infrastructure, academic potential and a strong legal fraternity to support an NLU in Jammu. They warned that if their demand is not addressed, the agitation would be intensified in the coming days.
“National Conference and its leaders have always treated Jammu region step motherly and never respected the sentiments of our people,” they said and appealed Jammu people to join hands for getting justice.
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“There are states like Maharshtra and Gujarat where more than one National Law Universities have been established and there is nothing unusual if two NLUs are sanctioned for J&K. We have failed to understand the opposition of National Conference leaders and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to our demand,” said the students.
They also criticized deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary for mocking at the students over their demand for NLA in Jammu and said that the region has been suffering because of such leaders.
The protesters dispersed off peacefully and vowed to take the ongoing agitation for NLA to a logical conclusion.
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