Suhail Bhat
Srinagar, June 1: National Conference spokesperson Tanveer Sadiq today hit back at the opposition over its claims that an upcoming meeting called by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was a sign of instability in the ruling party, saying the Government remains stable and will complete its full five-year term.
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Speaking to reporters here, Sadiq said the meeting called by the Chief Minister would focus on key public issues and reflected the functioning of a democratically elected Government.
“The Chief Minister has called for this meeting and it is clearly stated that there will be a comprehensive discussion on important issues. It is a good thing that there is an elected Government, an elected Chief Minister and elected MLAs. The MLAs will sit in the legislature and talk about the well-being of the people,” he said.
The MLA criticized Leader of opposition, Sunil Sharma, for questioning the meeting, saying they were spreading unfounded speculation about the Government’s stability.
“The reality is that people have given a mandate to the National Conference for five years, and no one will be able to touch this Government for five years. There is no truth in what the opposition is claiming,” he said.
Referring to opposition concerns that the Government has failed to fulfill promises made in its election manifesto, Sadiq said the National Conference had received a five-year mandate and intended to implement its commitments during that period. “What we have said is that there is a five-year mandate, and within that mandate we will fulfill everything,” he said.
The MLA also reiterated the party’s demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, arguing that several governance issues remain unresolved.
Responding to questions about reports alleging that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, had directed overground workers (OGWs) to join mainstream political parties, Sadiq said the matter falls under the jurisdiction of security agencies.
He maintained that the National Conference follows a rigorous vetting process for anyone joining the party. “The National Conference is a cadre-based party. The background of anyone brought into the party is thoroughly checked. There has never been such an incident in the National Conference, and we hope there never will be,” he said.
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