Financial position of J&K not good, says CM Omar; seeking much help from Centre

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, JANUARY 12 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir government would continue with the budget framework initiated last year, ensure ongoing schemes progress, and also introduce new initiatives, said Chief Minister Omar Abdullah here today while talking to media.
“It would be good if we get as much help from the Centre as possible because the financial position of Jammu and Kashmir is not good,” he said, adding that the administration will work within available resources.
However, the chief minister declined to provide details of the upcoming Budget, saying, “It is not possible that I will stand here and tell you about the Budget. It will be presented in the House.”
Responding to questions on the controversy surrounding the proposed National Law University, CM Omar said no decision has been taken on its location. He questioned why similar objections were not raised earlier when premier institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) were sanctioned for Jammu.
“When Jammu got IIT and IIM, what did Kashmir get? Then why didn’t you talk about equality or make a controversy? One should have opened in Jammu and one in Kashmir. At that time, no one objected. Now, when it comes to the National Law University, people see discrimination. Leave the decision to us,” Omar said.
It’s pertinent to mention that the review meeting was held at the deputy commissioner’s office in Jammu. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, cabinet ministers, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, and legislators from Jammu district.

(Straight Talk Communications)