More powers to J&K L-G: Opposition to meet next month to discuss Centre’s move

Srinagar, July 26

Opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled to meet next month, nearly two weeks after the Union Government gave more powers to the UT’s Lieutenant Governor ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, which are likely to be held later this year.

CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said on Friday leaders of opposition parties in the UT were scheduled to meet in Jammu on August 7 to discuss the issue.

“All leaders have been requested to attend this meeting,” he said.

Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have already criticised the Union government for giving more powers to the UT’s Lieutenant Governor ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. In a notification earlier this month, the Union Home Ministry amended the transaction of business of the Government of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Rules.

As per the amendments done by the Union Home Ministry, the proposals relating to the transfer of administrative secretaries and cadre posts of All India Service (AIS) officers will be submitted to the L-G by the administrative secretary, General Administration Department, through the Chief Secretary.