REASI JANUARY 29 (KNS): National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today lamented over the dual control over the administration in Jammu and Kashmir and the delay in the restoration of statehood, saying that these factors have severely impacted governance, leaving the people in distress.
Addressing a public meeting at Reasi which was organized by Mr. Tariq Bhat Zonal Vice President and Pt. Raj Kumar Sharma District President Reasi. Sadhotra recalled that the Government of India has already made a commitment before the Supreme Court and Parliament of the Country that Jammu and Kashmir will be granted Statehood after the conduct of Elections.
However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central Government continues to delay this constitutional right, which is further deepening the hardships faced by the people.
Sadhotra elaborated that the dual control over the administration has severely affected the overall governance and retarded the pace of development. Such a situation is detrimental in the larger interests of the sensitive Jammu and Kashmir that needs focused attention on development, coordinated delivery system, fast tracking recruitment process, enhancing employability and assuaging the urges and aspirations of all segments of the society, he said, adding that this can be achieved with a single minded approach.
Former Minister said the people of Jammu and Kashmir have hugely suffered during one long decade due to absence of a representative government as lack of accountability to the public used to be a norm as a result of which the people’s grievances kept piling up. He pointed out that the delivery system of essential services had been compromised during those years, with developmental projects moving at a sluggish pace. The absence of an elected government had created a disconnect between the administration and the people, leading to growing discontent.
Sadhotra reiterated the long-standing demand for the restoration of full statehood, saying that Jammu and Kashmir cannot be kept in limbo any longer. The central government had promised on the floor of the parliament that statehood would be restored after elections, and now it must fulfill this commitment without further delay.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
“Denying the people their constitutional rights is unacceptable. The prolonged wait for statehood is increasing political uncertainty and making governance
ineffective,” he said and emphasized that a democratically elected government should get due space to address people’s concerns and ensuring transparency in administration.
Sadhotra also urged government officers and bureaucrats to proactively engage with the people, listen to their grievances, and ensure their timely resolution. He stressed the importance of speeding up development projects, improving service delivery, and making the administration more responsive to the needs of the common people.
Addressing the gathering, former Minister Mr Abdul Gani Malik said the National Conference remains steadfast in its demand for the immediate restoration of statehood and urges the central government to honor its commitment to the people of J&K so that the people can finally experience sustainable development and mitigation of their problems.
MLA Gool Gulabgarh Choudhary Khursheed Ahmed, while addressing the gathering, referred to the track record of National Conference in service of
the people, irrespective of religion, region, caste or creed and said the Omar
Abdullah led government is working in a mission mode to fulfill the promises made.
Prominent among those present on this occasion included Ayub Malik Provincial Secretary Jammu, Chander Mohan Sharma District President Urban, Raghbir Singh Manhas District President Jammu Rural, Aslam Khan Secretary Jammu Zone, Abdul Gani Teli President OBC Cell, Sumita Bhan Kashmiri Pandit Leader, Veer Ji KP Leader, Harshwardhan President NCSU, Pinki Khalsa District President Jammu, Som Nath Taroach, Priyanka Sharma, Kavinder Singh, SSewak Singh Retd SSP, Kapahi Ji, Anil Kumar Sharma Ex-Sarpanch, Rattan Lal Block President Reasi, Capt Ram Lal Block President Pouni, Vikramjeet Bhagat Block President Anthal, Ashok Mehta Block President Katra, Deepak Atri District Secretary, Ayoub Bhat, Dev Raj, Abdul Gani Malik, Deedar Singh, Bishan Dass, Arun Deep Singh.(KNS)