MLAs, leaders raise concern over non-cooperation from bureaucrats
Fayaz Bukhari
SRINAGAR, Dec 6: National Conference vice president and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today asked his party leaders and legislators to wait for a couple of months until Statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir after they expressed frustration in the provincial meeting of the party over lack of powers to the Omar led Government.
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The leaders and MLAs in the meeting raised concern over lack of powers to the Omar led Government which has led to concerns among the workers at the ground level. They also raised concerns over non-cooperation from the bureaucrats towards the legislators in addressing the issues of the people.
One of the legislators told the meeting that the non-cooperation from the bureaucrats and even lower-level officials is testing their patience as people has lot of expectations from the Government for which they voted in large numbers.
A legislator told Excelsior that he said at the meeting that people are angry as even their minor issues are not getting resolved due to non-cooperation by the Government officials.
He said that Omar asked the legislators and party leaders in the meeting that they should maintain calm till March as he hoped that the Centre would restore Statehood to J&K by then. He urged them not to take any step which will led to confrontation between his Government and LG administration and cause delay in the restoration of Statehood.
Speaking about the meeting, MLA Pampore Hasnain Masoodi told reporters that the meeting focused on reviewing the party’s functioning and emphasizing its commitment to addressing “governance challenges” and fulfilling its promises to the people.
The NC held its first provincial meeting in Kashmir today following the formation of the Government. The meeting was held at the party headquarters, Naw-e-Subah, in Srinagar and was attended by several senior leaders, including NC vice president and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, as well as the newly appointed provincial president, Showkat Ahmad Mir and party legislators.
“This was the first working committee meeting after the Government was formed. There have been some changes in the party’s hierarchy, including the appointment of a new provincial president and “this meeting was an overview of the party’s functioning,” Masoodi said.
Masoodi noted that no major decisions were made during the meeting but emphasized discussions on the roadmap for strengthening the party and fulfilling promises made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “Over the last six years, there was bureaucratic rule, which remained disconnected from the people. Now, the government will take concrete steps to resolve public issues,” he said.
He also highlighted the recent passage of an Assembly resolution advocating for the restoration of Statehood and special status for Jammu and Kashmir. “This is a significant step forward,” he said.
Regarding Statehood restoration, Masoodi termed it a Constitutional obligation. “The Supreme Court has also directed the restoration of Statehood, making it a Constitutional obligation for the Central Government. Omar Abdullah is already making efforts in this direction. With Statehood restored, several other issues can also be addressed,” he added.
An NC leader said Omar told the meeting that his Government is diligently working towards fulfilling the promises outlined in the manifesto, with a steadfast commitment to preserving the distinct identity of the region.
He said the CM reassured all party members that the Government is actively working towards fulfilling the commitments outlined in the party manifesto.
“He emphasised the Government’s steadfast dedication to tackling the developmental challenges of the past decade, with a strong focus on preserving the unique identity of the region. He made it unequivocally clear that there can be no trade-off between the progress and dignity of our people and that both must advance hand in hand”.
“He reiterated his pledge to work tirelessly for the welfare of people of Jammu and Kashmir, vowing to remain steadfast in addressing public grievances and advancing the restoration of Statehood and the region’s overall development.”
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