Srinagar, Oct. 8 -- Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to review the eligibility criteria for Forester and Range Officer recruitment, backing BSc Forestry students who have been protesting over recognition of their degree for recruitment in the Forest Department.

In a post on X, Mehbooba said the students had been protesting for 17 days and observing a hunger strike for nine days, and urged the government to listen to their demands.

"After 17 days of protests and 9 days on a hunger strike, B.Sc. Forestry students still await a response. J&K's Forestry graduates are fighting for the rightful recognition of their B.Sc. Forestry degree in Forest Dept recruitment. The J&K Governm...