16/09/2026
PRESS NOTE
AAY and BPL Ration Cards Must Be Re-Verified Transparently and Impartially to Protect the Rights of Poor Families
Srinagar, August 29, 2026:
I am deeply pained that, allegedly, some influential and well-connected individuals have misused their influence to deprive poor and deserving families of their rightful benefits.
AAY and BPL ration cards are meant exclusively for the poorest, most vulnerable and genuinely eligible families. However, concerns have been raised that these benefits have reportedly been extended to some individuals who own substantial land or property, are well-off and financially sound, or belong to families with government employees, while genuinely deserving poor families continue to remain deprived.
Residents from Tangpora, Bakshipora, Reshi Mohalla, Kreshibal, Gori Pora, Palpora, Shanglipora, RDS Zone, and Lawaypora have raised concerns that many eligible families in these areas have not received the benefits they rightfully deserve. These concerns deserve a fair, transparent and impartial examination.
I respectfully but firmly appeal to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha Ji; Hon’ble Chief Secretary; Hon’ble Commissioner/Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department; Hon’ble Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Hon’ble Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar; and Hon’ble Director, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department to ensure a comprehensive and impartial re-verification of all AAY and BPL ration cards in the concerned areas.
If any beneficiary is found to be ineligible after due verification, or if any official is found responsible for incorrect verification, negligence, favouritism or submission of an incorrect report, a fair inquiry should be conducted and appropriate departmental and legal action taken as per law.
The rights of poor families must never be compromised. Welfare schemes must reach only those who are genuinely eligible and in need.
This is not about targeting any individual or family. It is a demand for fairness, transparency, accountability and social justice, so that the genuine poor and deserving families receive the benefits meant for them.
— Mudasir Rehman
State Youth President
Janata Dal (United), Jammu & Kashmir