Srinagar: In its first cupboard assembly, the newly-formed authorities of Jammu and Kashmir, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, handed a decision urging the Central Authorities to revive statehood to the Union Territory. Sources inside the administration confirmed that the decision requires the early restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
In line with officers, the draft of the decision has been ready, and it’s anticipated that Omar Abdullah will personally ship it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, looking for statehood restoration for the area.
The Congress, which was a pre-poll ally of the Nationwide Convention, had earlier refused to hitch the federal government till statehood was reinstated. The restoration of statehood and the abrogation of Article 370 had been central points for many political events throughout the latest elections, apart from the BJP.
Nationwide Convention President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, whereas talking to reporters throughout his go to to Srinagar, reiterated the social gathering’s stance on statehood. “We now have talked about statehood earlier than, and even at this time, the Supreme Court docket has agreed to listen to an software looking for its restoration inside two months. I’m positive the Authorities of India will quickly restore it,” he mentioned.
When questioned about whether or not the Nationwide Convention would handle the Article 370 difficulty within the Meeting, Abdullah said that the social gathering would wish to return to courtroom to current their arguments.
In the identical assembly, portfolios had been allotted to the newly elected ministers of Jammu and Kashmir. An order issued by the Lieutenant Governor outlined the assignments, citing Rule 4(2) of the Transaction of Enterprise of the Authorities of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Guidelines, 2019.
As per the order, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, the Deputy Chief Minister, will maintain the portfolios of Public Works (R&B), Industries & Commerce, Mining, Labour & Employment, and Ability Improvement. Sakeena Itoo will oversee Well being & Medical Training, Faculty Training, Increased Training, and Social Welfare. Javed Ahmed Rana shall be in command of Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Surroundings, and Tribal Affairs, whereas Javid Ahmad Dar will handle Agriculture Manufacturing, Rural Improvement & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative, and Election. Satish Sharma will deal with Meals, Civil Provides & Client Affairs, Transport, Science & Expertise, Data Expertise, Youth Providers & Sports activities, and ARI & Trainings.
The order additional famous that any remaining departments not allotted can be dealt with by different ministers as required.