Jammu, 18 July (H.S.): Slamming the political leadership for maintaining silence over alleged discrimination with outstanding sportspersons in the recently released sports quota jobs list, the members of Yuva Rajput Sabha (YRS) on Saturday warned of an indefinite strike from July 20 if justice is not delivered in the next 24 hours.

If the government fails to take a positive decision within the next 24 hours regarding the future and legitimate demands of deserving sportspersons, the YRS will launch an indefinite hunger strike from July 20 (Monday), at the statue of Maharaja Hari Singh, Tawi Bridge, Mandeep Singh, president YRS flanked by the Founder Members namely Rajinder Singh, Rajesh Singh and Ranjeet Singh, core committee members, and other office bearers and volunteers of the Sabha, here said addressing a press conference.

The Sabha appealed to the government to act responsibly and ensure justice for the athletes.

It further stated that if the administration continues to ignore the issue and any law-and-order situation arises due to public resentment, the responsibility would rest entirely with the government.

The YRS demanded justice for outstanding sportspersons and urged the Government of Jammu and Kashmir to provide employment strictly on the basis of merit and sporting achievements.

Others include former YRS President Vikram Singh Vicky, Rajan Singh (Happy), Bar Association Vice President Adv. Baldev Singh, and distinguished sportspersons World Champion Surya Bhanu Singh, Arjuna Awardee Para Athlete Rakesh Kumar also joined the press conference.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar