Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday alleged that the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference-led government had made around 25,000 “backdoor appointments” in Jammu and Kashmir over the past 25 months. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Speaking to reporters, the former Chief Minister claimed she possessed official orders related to the appointments but said she was not revealing the identities of those involved for their protection.
Allegations Over Recruitment Process
Mehbooba Mufti alleged that the appointments were made across various government departments without following the normal recruitment process.
According to her, the vacancies were allegedly distributed through ministers, MLAs and alliance partners.
She further claimed that no interviews were conducted for the appointments.
These allegations have not been independently verified, and the National Conference government had not publicly responded to the claims at the time of reporting.
Claims Involving Outsourcing Agencies
The PDP chief also alleged that around 200 private outsourcing agencies were used during the recruitment process.
According to her, candidates were asked to submit applications through an online portal that remained active for a limited period before closing.
She further claimed that lists of selected candidates were allegedly provided to outsourcing agencies for processing.
No documentary evidence supporting these claims was presented publicly during the press interaction.
Demand for Investigation
Mehbooba Mufti called for an immediate halt to what she described as “backdoor appointments.”
She urged the government to investigate the alleged recruitment process and take appropriate action if any irregularities were found.
Remarks on Kashmiri Pandits’ Return
During the interaction, Mehbooba Mufti also spoke about the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley.
She welcomed the return of members of the community but alleged that certain groups were attempting to “weaponise” the pain of displaced Pandits for political purposes.
She appealed for a forward-looking approach while acknowledging the suffering experienced during the years of conflict.
Key Allegations Made by Mehbooba Mufti
- Around 25,000 government appointments were allegedly made through backdoor recruitment.
- The appointments allegedly bypassed the regular recruitment process.
- Private outsourcing agencies were allegedly used to process recruitments.
- She called for an investigation into the alleged irregularities.
- She also commented on the return of Kashmiri Pandits and the need to focus on reconciliation.
Awaiting Official Response
At the time of publication, there was no official response from the National Conference government regarding the allegations made by the PDP president.
Any investigation or official clarification is expected to determine whether the claims have merit.
FAQ
Q1. What did Mehbooba Mufti allege?
She alleged that around 25,000 government jobs in Jammu and Kashmir were filled through “backdoor appointments” without following the regular recruitment process.
Q2. Did she provide evidence?
She claimed to possess official orders but did not release them publicly, saying she wanted to protect the identities of those involved.
Q3. Has the National Conference responded?
At the time of reporting, there was no official response from the National Conference government regarding the allegations.
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