BJP defends LG’s order to transfer 48 officers, calls it routine

‘Waqf Amendment Bill will benefit poor’

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 4: Defending the transfer of 48 middle-rung officers in the bureaucracy by Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha, Leader of the Opposition (LoP), and senior BJP leader, Sunil Sharma today criticised the National Conference (NC) Government for questioning the decision and said that these transfers were conducted within the jurisdiction of LG.

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“He has acted within his jurisdiction. These transfers are routine and in accordance with the law,” he said while replying to a question in a meeting being called by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah over the issue.
Sharma who was talking to reporters accused NC of treating J&K as its “personal property” for decades. He said the ruling party has failed to acknowledge that the, “era is over” and J&K is now a Union Territory, like Puducherry and Delhi, and governed accordingly.
He also pointed out that the Chief Minister and other Ministers also make transfers within their respective departments, including appointments of principals, lecturers, and other officials.
He further criticised the party for failing to deliver on its promises to the people during elections. “They have not provided 200 units of free electricity as promised. Their ration scheme is only for two years, yet they claim it will last five years,” Sharma said.
He also questioned NC’s intention behind demanding Statehood for J&K.
“Those who are demanding Statehood are doing so to gain control over transfers and industries. The people should understand whether this demand is for the welfare of the State or for personal power and influence,” he said.
Sharma also condemned the alleged manhandling of former Minister, Harsh Dev Singh at Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary’s residence and added that such incidents reflect the “frustration” of the ruling party.
Meanwhile, J&K BJP chief Sat Pal Sharma, who was also present at the press conference, said that Union Home Minister, Amit Shah will be in Jammu and Kashmir for a three-day visit starting April 6. “He will review the security situation and chair official meetings,” he said.
He also lauded the BJP Government for the passage of the Waqf Bill in Parliament.
The Waqf Amendment Bill will benefit the poor people of the community by the judicious use of digitalized Waqf properties and their funds for the welfare of the community be it for education, healthcare or religious purposes.
He said on one hand this law will prevent encroachments on Waqf land and on the other hand the Waqf properties will be totally used for the welfare of the Muslim community and will address mismanagement, irregularities and encroachments.

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