Security Concerns Stir Democracy Debate in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary criticized recent changes to MLA security, warning they confuse the situation and undermine democracy, as ongoing encounters contradict claims of normalcy. He urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to ensure fair security allocation based on threat perception and restore statehood if normalcy prevails.

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary has raised concerns over the selective withdrawal and allocation of security to MLAs, questioning its rationale and impact on democratic principles.

Choudhary highlighted contradictions between ground realities and claims of normalcy, citing ongoing encounters as clear evidence. He criticized the 'pick and choose' nature of security provision as a 'mockery of democracy.'

The Deputy Chief Minister urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to ensure fair security distribution based on threat perception and called for statehood restoration if true stability is achieved.

(With inputs from agencies.)