They feel that the NC is the owner of the entire JK: Sunil Sharma responds to Omar Abdullah's meeting

ANI April 5, 2025 165 views

Sunil Sharma has strongly criticized Omar Abdullah's recent meeting, emphasizing that transfer powers belong to the Lieutenant Governor under the 2019 Reorganisation Act. The opposition leader suggests that the National Conference is overstepping its administrative boundaries by claiming ownership over Jammu and Kashmir's governance. Sharma's comments reflect ongoing political tensions in the union territory. The dispute highlights the complex power dynamics following the 2019 reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir.

"Omar Abdullah and his MLAs are troubled because they feel that the National Conference owns the entire Jammu-Kashmir" - Sunil Sharma
Jammu, April 5: Reacting to the meeting held by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his alliance partners in Kashmir, Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma asserted that while the National Conference (NC) has the right to hold meetings, the issue of transfers falls under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor.

Key Points

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Sharma highlights LG's transfer powers under 2019 Reorganisation Act

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NC meeting challenged on administrative jurisdiction

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Transfers fall under Lieutenant Governor's authority

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Political tension over JK governance emerges

Speaking to ANI, Sunil Sharma emphasized that the powers and responsibilities regarding transfers were clearly defined under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

He stated, "The National Conference can hold its meeting; we have no problem with that, but if you talk about transfers, then the Lieutenant Governor has his own powers. When the Reorganisation Act was made in 2019, it defined the powers of the government and the Lieutenant Governor at that time."

Sharma further explained that under the jurisdiction of law and order, all orders and transfers in the Union Territory are to be executed by the Lieutenant Governor.

He said, "Omar Abdullah and his MLAs are troubled because they feel that the National Conference owns the entire Jammu-Kashmir."

Earlier, on March 29, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that terrorism should be controlled in such a way that the mourning ends forever in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He also said that incidents of terrorism have been witnessed in many areas of Jammu for the last few years, remarks coming in the wake of the Kathua encounter. Four Jammu and Kashmir police personnel lost their lives in the operation, while two terrorists were gunned down.

Omar Abdullah visited the families of the bravehearts--Balvinder Singh, Tariq Ahmad, Jaswant Singh, and Jagbir Singh- who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the Kathua encounter.

The operation began on March 23, when locals reported the sighting of suspected Pakistani infiltrators in Sanyal. Security forces, including the J&K Police, Army, BSF, and CRPF, launched a search operation, leading to an initial exchange of fire.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Interesting perspective from Sharma. The division of powers is crucial in J&K's current setup. While political parties have their role, we must respect the constitutional framework. Hope this doesn't escalate into unnecessary conflict.
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Priya M.
Both leaders make valid points but let's not forget the real heroes - our security personnel who sacrificed their lives in Kathua. 🙏 Their bravery deserves more attention than political squabbles.
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Amit S.
Respectfully disagree with Sharma's tone here. While technically correct about LG's powers, dismissing NC's concerns outright isn't helpful. We need dialogue, not confrontation. The 2019 Act was meant to streamline governance, not create turf wars.
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Neha T.
Omar Abdullah visiting martyrs' families shows leadership. Whatever the political differences, we should appreciate gestures that honor our bravehearts. ❤️
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Sanjay P.
The article could have provided more context about the actual transfer disputes that prompted these statements. Without that, it's hard to judge who has the stronger argument here.
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Kavita R.
As someone from Jammu, I appreciate Sharma standing up for proper procedures. Too often Kashmir-based parties act like they speak for all of us. The region's diversity needs to be respected!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

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Jammu and Kashmir Sunil Sharma Omar Abdullah Political Conflict Lieutenant Governor NC Transfers Governance
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