Srinagar: Amid reports of tussle between J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha over a range of issues, a senior National Conference leader on Saturday said there was no such tussle.
NC Chief Spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq dismissed the reports, stating that they were being spread by individuals “trying to create friction between the LG administration and the J&K government.”
“Jammu and Kashmir is currently a Union Territory, but it also has an elected government,” Sadiq told reporters in Srinagar. “Now, as far as the report is concerned, they are the people who are trying to create a problem between the LG administration and the government. So far, there have been no major issues, and we hope there will be no such problem.”
He emphasized that the National Conference does not want a dual power structure in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Now that there is an elected government, everything has been moving positively. We hope statehood is restored soon so that the power center is unified, enabling the government to serve the people effectively and address their concerns,” he added.
Sadiq highlighted the essence of democracy in India, where elected representatives are expected to serve the people.
“The LG administration and officers must recognize that statehood will inevitably return. When that happens, the elected government will take charge, and these officials will work under the leadership of the people’s representatives,” he said.
On promises made about free electricity, Sadiq assured that commitments such as providing 200 free electricity units would be fulfilled after two months of winter, with the immediate priority being to ensure an uninterrupted power supply during the season.
Also, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged party legislators to exercise patience until statehood is restored to Jammu and Kashmir.
The advice came during a provincial meeting in Srinagar, where National Conference (NC) MLAs complained about officers’ non-cooperation, which they said was hampering their efforts to address public grievances.
The meeting, held at the party headquarters Naw-e-Subah, was the first provincial gathering after the formation of the NC-led government on October 16.
The MLAs alleged that even minor public issues remain unresolved.
Acknowledging these concerns, Abdullah told his party colleagues to wait for statehood, possibly by March.
He urged them to maintain calm and avoid actions that could lead to confrontations with the Lieutenant Governor’s administration, which might delay the process.
“This is a critical time, and we must work together to ensure the restoration of statehood without unnecessary disruptions,” he told the gathering.
He reiterated his dedication to the welfare of the people, vowing to work for the region’s overall development and restoration of its statehood.
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