Delay in statehood affecting governance: Ajay Sadhotra
Reasi, Jan 29: National Conference (NC) Additional General Secretary and Former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today lamented over the dual control over the administration in Jammu and Kashmir and the delay in the restoration of statehood.
He said that these factors have severely impacted governance, leaving the people in distress. According to a press release, he was addressing a public meeting at Reasi.
Sadhotra recalled that the Government of India has already made a commitment before the Supreme Court and Parliament of the Country that Jammu and Kashmir will be granted Statehood after the conduct of elections.
However, the BJP)-led Central Government continues to delay this constitutional right, which is further deepening the hardships faced by the people. NC leader elaborated that the dual control over the administration has severely affected the overall governance and retarded the pace of development.