Srinagar, 01 June (KNB): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has expressed strong objections to the recent formation of District Level Committees tasked with identifying land for the establishment of 5-star hotels across the Union Territory. These committees, headed by the respective Deputy Commissioners, were sanctioned by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir as per Government Order No. 1116-JK(GAD) of 2024.
Taking strong exception to this development, JKNC State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar stated that the timing and motive behind such decisions are questionable, especially in the absence of a popularly elected government. “Now that elections are scheduled over the next few months, all these orders should be kept in abeyance until an elected government is in place. NC is committed to reviewing all decisions taken after 5th August 2019 if elected to office later this year. So anyone, including private companies or individuals, considering participating in any such offers from this J&K administration should consider the wisdom of choosing this moment as opposed to waiting for a few more months,” said Dar.
Dar further emphasized that such significant proposals should be managed by a government that is accountable to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “Such proposals should be handled by a popular government that prioritizes all aspects, including ecology, the environment, and the interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Anything going against the above can and will be changed by the popular government,” he added.
However, the JKNC insists that any substantial development decisions should be deferred until a democratically elected government is in power to ensure that all actions reflect the will and best interests of the people.-KNB