Home Minister Amit Shah recently criticized National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah for claiming that the central government planned to modify Jammu and Kashmir’s government business rules. Abdullah had expressed concerns that the changes were intended to undermine the authority of the elected government in the Union Territory by shifting key decision-making powers to the Lieutenant Governor (LG).
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Shah firmly dismissed these claims, stating that there is “no such proposal” to amend the business rules. He accused Abdullah of spreading baseless information to mislead the public. The Home Minister emphasized that the Union government is committed to restoring democratic processes in Jammu and Kashmir and ensuring the smooth functioning of the administration without interfering in the affairs of the elected government.
Source:- news 18
Omar Abdullah’s comments were made in response to media reports suggesting that certain legislative powers, typically reserved for the elected government, might be transferred to the LG. He argued that such changes would erode the democratic rights of the people and diminish the authority of their representatives.
In his rebuttal, Shah underscored that Jammu and Kashmir has been functioning under the Constitution of India and that there is no intention to reduce the role of elected representatives. He reiterated the central government’s support for the democratic institutions in the region.
The political discourse surrounding Jammu and Kashmir has been sensitive since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, which revoked the region’s special status. The region remains a focal point of political debate, with parties like the NC and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) advocating for the restoration of its autonomy.
Shah’s strong rebuttal was seen as an attempt to quash any rumors regarding changes in governance and reaffirm the government’s stance on upholding democratic processes in the region.
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