Advisor to CM expresses displeasure over exclusion of elected government from key security discussions

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 06 (STC): Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Nasir Aslam Wani, in a statement to media today expressed displeasure over exclusion of the elected government from key security discussions. He demanded restoration of statehood to pave way for the elected government to be part of every decision.
“Despite being an elected administration, the government is not consulted in critical security reviews, including the recent high-level meeting in Delhi,” he said and pointed out that while the administration is expected to answer for security incidents, decision-making power remains with the Lieutenant Governor (LG) and central authorities.
He reiterated the demand for the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, arguing that it would ensure accountability and centralized decision-making within the elected leadership.

“When there is a security review meeting, the elected government is not taken into confidence. The Chief Minister was not invited to the meeting in Delhi. Then how can we be expected to answer for incidents when we are not part of the decision-making process?” he said.
Commenting on the recent security incidents in North and South Kashmir, the CM’s advisor stated that over 500 people have been arrested, but questioned whether such actions were addressing the root causes of unrest.
Describing the need to restore statehood, he said, “When Jammu and Kashmir had statehood, there was accountability. The Chief Minister was responsible for security and governance. Right now, we do not have that control, which is why we keep insisting that full statehood must be restored.”(STC)