Srinagar, Nov. 11 -- Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah to honour his commitment to the youth and raise the upper age limit for open merit candidates in the ongoing J&K Bank recruitment to 40 years.

Nabi said there should be no further excuses or delays on the grounds of J&K's Union territory status or ongoing discussions over restoration of statehood. The age-relaxation issue requires an immediate decision and should not be linked to these matters.

With 1,356 vacancies advertised and the upper age limit restricted to 30 years for open merit candidates, thousands of aspirants risk losing an opportunity despite years of waiting for recruitment, he said.

Nabi...