DSJ seeks immediate withdrawal of RBI notification excluding Dogri
March 01, 2026
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 1: Dogri Sanstha Jammu has sought immediate withdrawal of controversial recruitment notification by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which recognises Kashmiri, instead of Dogri, as the local language of Jammu. Addressing a press conference, here today, the Dogri Sanstha President, Prof Lalit Magotra drew attention towards the controversial RBI notification, dated February 16, 2026, inviting applications for the posts of Assistants. “The notification prescribes knowledge of the local language of the place of posting as an […]
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 1: Dogri Sanstha Jammu has sought immediate withdrawal of controversial recruitment notification by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which recognises Kashmiri, instead of Dogri, as the local language of Jammu.
Addressing a press conference, here today, the Dogri Sanstha President, Prof Lalit Magotra drew attention towards the controversial RBI notification, dated February 16, 2026, inviting applications for the posts of Assistants.
“The notification prescribes knowledge of the local language of the place of posting as an essential eligibility condition. While Jammu has been included as one of the centres, the list of local languages mentioned includes only Hindi, Urdu, and Kashmiri,” he explained.
“Shockingly, Dogri the principal mother tongue of Jammu and a constitutionally recognized language included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India and one of the official languages of UT of J & K has been excluded,” he added.
Prof Lalit Magotra described the omission as “deeply unfortunate, discriminatory, and unacceptable.” He stated that Dogri is not merely a language of communication but the cultural and historical identity of the Dogra community. Click here to watch video
He pointed out that by not recognizing Dogri as a local language, Dogra candidates are placed at a disadvantage in a competitive recruitment process. “This is not just an administrative lapse; it is a serious injustice that impacts careers, dignity, and the future of thousands of aspiring candidates,” he said.
Prof Magotra strongly warned that if such actions are allowed to go unchallenged, they will set a dangerous precedent. “If we remain silent today, this will become a trend tomorrow. Similar exclusions may recur in future recruitments and official communications, gradually marginalizing Dogri and its speakers,” he cautioned.
Dogri Sanstha Jammu unequivocally demanded the immediate withdrawal of the notification in its present form and its re-issuance after duly incorporating Dogri as one of the recognized local languages for Jammu. The Sanstha also called for fixing responsibility on the concerned officials who failed to ensure the inclusion of Dogri, stressing that accountability is essential to prevent recurrence of such lapses.
The organization appealed to all political parties, non-political organizations, literary bodies, student unions, social groups, and cultural institutions of Jammu Province to rise above differences and unite in raising their voice against this discrimination.
JAMMU, Mar 1: Dogri Sanstha Jammu has sought immediate withdrawal of controversial recruitment notification by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which recognises Kashmiri, instead of Dogri, as the local language of Jammu.
Addressing a press conference, here today, the Dogri Sanstha President, Prof Lalit Magotra drew attention towards the controversial RBI notification, dated February 16, 2026, inviting applications for the posts of Assistants.
“The notification prescribes knowledge of the local language of the place of posting as an essential eligibility condition. While Jammu has been included as one of the centres, the list of local languages mentioned includes only Hindi, Urdu, and Kashmiri,” he explained.
“Shockingly, Dogri the principal mother tongue of Jammu and a constitutionally recognized language included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India and one of the official languages of UT of J & K has been excluded,” he added.
Prof Lalit Magotra described the omission as “deeply unfortunate, discriminatory, and unacceptable.” He stated that Dogri is not merely a language of communication but the cultural and historical identity of the Dogra community. Click here to watch video
He pointed out that by not recognizing Dogri as a local language, Dogra candidates are placed at a disadvantage in a competitive recruitment process. “This is not just an administrative lapse; it is a serious injustice that impacts careers, dignity, and the future of thousands of aspiring candidates,” he said.
Prof Magotra strongly warned that if such actions are allowed to go unchallenged, they will set a dangerous precedent. “If we remain silent today, this will become a trend tomorrow. Similar exclusions may recur in future recruitments and official communications, gradually marginalizing Dogri and its speakers,” he cautioned.
Dogri Sanstha Jammu unequivocally demanded the immediate withdrawal of the notification in its present form and its re-issuance after duly incorporating Dogri as one of the recognized local languages for Jammu. The Sanstha also called for fixing responsibility on the concerned officials who failed to ensure the inclusion of Dogri, stressing that accountability is essential to prevent recurrence of such lapses.
The organization appealed to all political parties, non-political organizations, literary bodies, student unions, social groups, and cultural institutions of Jammu Province to rise above differences and unite in raising their voice against this discrimination.