Archive · 31 Oct 2025
J&K LG States Statehood Not an Excuse for Inefficiency, Targets Abdullah
The top leader in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, said that even though Jammu and Kashmir isn't a full state right now, the people in charge should still do their jobs well.
He believes that not having statehood isn't a good reason for not doing things efficiently.
He mentioned that the Home Minister had promised that first, boundaries for voting areas would be set, then elections would happen, and only later would they think about making it a state again.
The main political party, the National Conference, didn't come to the celebration for the region becoming a Union Territory.
They feel it was a step down and they want Jammu and Kashmir to be a state again.
LG Sinha also said that good things are happening, like more peace and development, and that people shouldn't be fooled into thinking the government can't work without statehood.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha stated that Jammu and Kashmir's lack of statehood should not be used as an excuse for governmental inefficiency.
Sinha asserted that the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir possesses sufficient powers for effective governance.
He reiterated the sequence of delimitation, assembly elections, and then statehood at an appropriate time, as stated by the Home Minister.
The National Conference (NC) boycotted the Union Territory Foundation Day celebrations, deeming the UT status a degradation and seeking restoration of statehood.
LG Sinha highlighted a new era of peace, progress, and development in Jammu and Kashmir, urging unity against disruptive elements.
- Who
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and the National Conference (NC)
- What
- Lt Governor Manoj Sinha criticized Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the NC for linking governmental inefficiency to the lack of statehood, asserting that the current powers are sufficient for governance and that statehood is a future prospect after delimitation and elections. The NC boycotted the UT Foundation Day celebrations, stating they do not celebrate the region's degradation to a Union Territory and are seeking restoration of statehood.
- When
- Friday, October 31
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Sinha aimed to counter what he described as public misinformation regarding statehood and governance, emphasizing accountability and development. The NC boycotted the event due to their demand for statehood restoration.
National Conference (NC) Stance
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha's Stance
Celebration of UT Status
National Conference (NC) Stance
The NC boycotted the Union Territory Foundation Day celebrations, viewing the change to a UT as a degradation of the state.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha's Stance
LG Sinha emphasized the significance of observing UT Day and stated that the current status of Jammu and Kashmir as a Union Territory is a reality.
Statehood and Governance
National Conference (NC) Stance
The NC is seeking the restoration of statehood, implying that its absence impacts governance.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha's Stance
LG Sinha asserted that the absence of statehood is not an excuse for governmental inefficiency and that the existing powers are sufficient for public welfare.
Public Misinformation
National Conference (NC) Stance
The NC's actions and statements suggest a political stance centered on the demand for statehood restoration.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha's Stance
LG Sinha accused 'some people' of misleading the public on the issue of statehood and urged for clarity, referencing the Home Minister's statement on the process for statehood.
- Event
- Union Territory Foundation Day celebrations
- Date
- Friday, October 31
- Key Speaker
- Lt Governor Manoj Sinha
- Absent Party
- National Conference (NC)
- NC Stance
- Seeking restoration of statehood, viewing UT status as a degradation.
- LG's Governance Assertion
- Existing powers of the elected government are sufficient.
- Sinha's Promised Sequence for Statehood
- Delimitation, then elections, then statehood at an appropriate time.
