J&K CM Warns Against Interference in Power Projects

The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has warned that power projects in the region are very important for the whole country.

He said that if anyone tries to stop or interfere with these projects, the police should take action.

A company working on one of these projects, the Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project, said that some local politicians were trying to pressure them to give jobs and contracts unfairly.

The Chief Minister said that if one of his own ministers was accused of something like this, the Anti-Corruption Bureau would investigate right away.

He also mentioned that some departments, like the one in charge of power, are not yet under the control of the elected government.

The Chief Minister also talked about other issues like tourism and high airfares, but the main focus was on making sure these important power projects can be built without any problems.

The BJP MLA from Kishtwar, Shagun Parihar, denied the allegations and accused the company of incompetence and recruiting surrendered militants.

The National Conference (NC) leader Rattan Lal Gupta also accused local BJP legislators of interfering in the hydel projects.