Srinagar, Oct 14 (TIWN) The announcement made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent J&K visit assuring ST status to the Pahari community has ruffled many a feather among the Gujjar/Bakarwal community of the union territory.

The delimitation commission in its final report had recommended ST status for the Gujjar/Bakarwal community of the UT. 

The delimitation commission recommended reserving nine of the 90 Assembly seats in J&K for the Gujjar/Bakarwal community where only a candidate from this community can stand for the elections.