Srinagar: National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq on Monday said that efforts are underway to revive the biannual Darbar Move practice of shifting government offices between Jammu and Srinagar.
The Darbar Move was a biannual tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, in which the capital of the government shifted between Srinagar and Jammu every six months.
“The Darbar Move was vital for bonding between Kashmir and Jammu. It was unfortunately closed in recent years, but we are trying to revive it,” Sadiq said.
He added that the administration plans to hold the Darbar Move in summer this year. “Inshallah, it will happen this summer. You’ll see the impact more clearly by next winter,” he said.
The NC Chief spokesman said Omar Abdullah’s promise to restart the Darbar Move will definitely be fulfilled.
Earlier government’s top brass resumed functioning from the Civil Secretariat after a six-month spell in Jammu, the winter capital.
“Today, I resumed office at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar after six months. The focus now is clear — action, accountability, and reaching every individual through good governance and development. Let’s make these six months count,” the Office of Chief Minister quoted Omar Abdullah as saying in a post on X.
While both offices remain operational throughout the year, the top brass — including the lieutenant governor, ministers and administrative secretaries — are based in the summer capital from May to early November and in Jammu for the remainder
He directed officers to ensure that their efforts during this working season go beyond administrative offices. “We do not have to restrict our working to the Civil Secretariat as was the case during budget session. Now is the good opportunity to see implementation of projects on the ground,” he stated.
He called upon all departments to concentrate on delivery and accountability. “Let’s focus on the deliverables. So that six months from now, when we have to move to Jammu, we can actually sit down with a list of all the positive developments and changes that in spite of the circumstances, we were able to make here,” the Chief Minister observed.
‘Darbar Move’ Practice Will Definitely Be Revived: NC
