SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Provincial President (Kashmir), Adv. Showkat Ahmad Mir on Saturday asserted that despite operating within the constitutional and administrative constraints of a Union Territory and in the absence of restored statehood, the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government has consistently delivered transparent, people-centric, inclusive, and accountable governance over the past one and a half years.
Addressing a special meeting at the party headquarters, Adv. Mir said the government is working with determination to fulfil the commitments outlined in its election manifesto while laying a robust foundation for sustainable development, economic progress, social welfare, and long-term prosperity across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting witnessed extensive deliberations on organisational affairs, public grievances, developmental initiatives, and the party’s forthcoming programmes and conventions.
Launching a sharp attack on the PDP and the BJP, Mir dismissed their allegations regarding the recruitment process as politically motivated and devoid of substance. He said the BJP and its “A, B, and C teams” have been left politically directionless and, lacking any constructive agenda for the people, are resorting to fabricated narratives and misinformation campaigns in a desperate attempt to stay relevant.
He said that during their respective tenures, PDP, BJP and Peoples Conference presided over widespread irregularities and backdoor appointments in key institutions, including the Khadi and Village Industries Board, the Social Welfare Department and J&K Bank.
He further claimed that recruitment processes during those administrations were influenced by political patronage, alleging that relatives of prominent political leaders featured prominently in appointment lists, including the cousin of PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, who is the son of the party’s Vice President.
He said these parties systematically politicised government institutions while in power and are now attempting to divert public attention through baseless accusations against the National Conference government.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to transparency, he said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has openly challenged the opposition to produce credible evidence of even a single individual who has secured a government job through backdoor means under the present administration.
Mir reaffirmed that the Omar Abdullah-led government remains firmly committed to clean, transparent and accountable governance.