LG Sinha Urges Governance Beyond Statehood Debate in Jammu & Kashmir

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized that the lack of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood should not be an excuse for government underperformance. Speaking at the J&K UT Foundation Day, he reiterated that the government holds necessary powers for effective governance, as reaffirmed by Union home minister Amit Shah's parliamentary statements.

In a strong statement during the Jammu and Kashmir UT Foundation Day events, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reiterated that the region's lack of statehood should not be used to justify any governmental inefficiencies.

Sinha highlighted that the existing powers held by the elected government are sufficient for governance. His comments come after Union home minister Amit Shah assured Parliament of a phased plan involving delimitation, assembly elections, and eventual statehood restoration.

The Lieutenant Governor urged for efficiency, stressing that citizens should not be misled by the absence of statehood as a barrier to effective administration, encouraging the government to utilize its current authority for the welfare of Jammu and Kashmir's populace.

(With inputs from agencies.)