Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 11: Strongly advocating for the immediate restoration of full Statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial president of National Conference (NC), accused the Central Government of deliberately delaying the process, thereby weakening democratic institutions and hindering development in the J&K.
Addressing a joining programme at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan, here today, the senior NC leader asserted that in a democracy, an elected Government must have absolute authority to function effectively. However, the prevailing dual power structure in J&K has led to creating unnecessary hurdles in decision-making.
The Central Government had promised in Parliament and in Supreme Court of India to restore full Statehood to J&K, but their continuous delays expose their insincerity. The people of J&K feel deceived, as they have been denied their Fundamental Right to a fully empowered Government,” he said.
The senior NC leader emphasized that the absence of complete Statehood has stalled development and eroded administrative accountability. “J&K is suffering due to policy paralysis and bureaucratic high-handedness. The lack of a clear governance structure is failing to address public concerns, leaving the region’s progress in limbo,” he added.
Accusing BJP of manipulating power dynamics to suit its political interests, Rattan Lal Gupta said, “By not restoring full Statehood, the BJP is deliberately obstructing the commitments made by the National Conference to the people. This intentional delay is proving to be the biggest obstacle in J&K’s development and democratic empowerment.”
Those who joined NC on the occasion included Makan Lal (former Chairman, BJP Municipal Committee Ramanagar) along with prominent social worker of Ramnagar Raj Kumar and Ragbir.
Vijay Lochan (Chairman SC Cell), Rakesh Singh Raka (vice president Central Zone), Vijay Laxmi Datta (senior leader), Abdul Qayoom Baghwan (district president Doda Rural, Bhaderwah), Mohinder Kumar Rana (joint secretary Central Zone, (Tejinder Singh, district president Jammu Urban YNC) and Akash Kharka (district president, Youth Udhampur Rural) were present on the occasion.
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