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Blacklisting contractors discriminatory and inherently biased: Sajad Lone

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J&K People’s Conference President Sajad Gani Lone Wednesday termed the practice of blacklisting contractors on the basis of reports from covert agencies as being discriminatory and inherently biased.

He asserted that such a practice can have significant consequences for individuals who are already marginalized, particularly those who are trying to reintegrate into society following a conflict.

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“The blacklisting of contractors on the basis of reports from covert agencies is discriminatory and inherently biased. In a conflict what would the golden concept of reintegration mean if a person is barred from almost all forms of economic activity”, Lone tweeted on the matter.

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Lone further stated that this practice can create significant challenges for individuals who are trying to earn a livelihood and support themselves and their families.

“Honestly. It is baffling. What is a supposedly ex militant, or ex sympathizer, or relative of either variety supposed to do. How will they earn their livelihood? Talk of scripting a disaster. Alas by the time disaster hits all these officers will have retired”, he added. [KNT]

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