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National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said his government's priority would be the restoration of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Our priority will be to unite Jammu and Kashmir and end the spread of hatred in these elections. The State needs to be restored so that it can function and we can move forward with our work,” said the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. while talking to reporters.
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Abdullah also highlighted unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir, which he considered a critical issue, and underlined the need to improve employment opportunities in the context of acute shortage of medical and administrative personnel.
The National Conference president added: “The question is about your work; the situation is really difficult. We have a shortage of staff in our offices, a shortage of doctors, a shortage of nurses, a shortage and shortage of medical personnel. We have kids who are ready to fill those positions.”
On August 5, 2019, the Government of India revoked Article 370, thereby depriving it of its special status and autonomy. Later, on October 31 of the same year, the state was bifurcated into the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier in the day, former deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and BJP leader Cavinder Gupta reacted to JKNC vice-president Omar Abdullah's statement criticizing previous governments for ignoring Jammu and Ladakh, saying, “ Jammu will not be ignored.”
Speaking to ANI, he emphasized the need to embrace the current wave of equal development efforts. Gupta said, “All the governments that have come here so far – be it the Congress or the National Conference – have treated Jammu and Ladakh badly. That's why there have been protests and demonstrations here from time to time. Today, when equitable development is happening, it is to be embraced.
Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, on Friday said he would support the new government's good move but had no faith in the intentions of the National Conference leader.
“We will support any positive steps the new government of Jammu and Kashmir takes. We want the new government to be successful. We will pray that Abdullah Sahab fulfills the promises he made. However, I have no confidence in your intentions. I request Prime Minister Minister Modi to support the government he will form, which will fulfill all wishes,” said Awami-e-Ittihad Party leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid.
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah will be the new chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, having been elected leader of the NC legislative party.
Omar Abdullah met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and presented the letter of support received by his party demanding formation of government in the union territory.
After meeting LG Sinha, Abdullah said the swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held on Tuesday (October 15) or Wednesday (October 16) as the LG said it may take 2 to 3 days to finalize the papers.
“I met the LG and conveyed the support I received from the Congress, CPM, AAP and independents. I requested him to fix a date for the inauguration ceremony so that the government could start functioning,” Abdullah said.
The Congress on Friday formally extended its support for government formation in Jammu and Kashmir by sending a letter of support to the National Conference. The National Conference-Congress alliance came to power in Jammu and Kashmir after the legislative elections.
The alliance won 48 seats, the NC carried the alliance to power on its shoulders as the Congress managed to win only six seats. 90 constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir went to polls in three phases.
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