Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday strongly denied allegations that his government made “backdoor appointments,” calling the accusations baseless and challenging his critics to produce evidence.
Speaking to reporters after participating in Ashura commemorations in Srinagar, the Chief Minister said any allegation should be backed by proof and maintained that his government was prepared to respond to verifiable claims. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Chief Minister Challenges Critics
Responding to recent allegations made by Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah said those accusing his government should identify even a single person who allegedly received a backdoor appointment.
“Give me the name of one candidate who received a backdoor appointment under our government, and we are ready to explain,” he said.
He added that his administration would provide a detailed response to any evidence-based allegations.
Calls Allegations ‘Baseless’
The Chief Minister described the claims as unfounded and used the Hindi expression “Ulta chor kotwal ko daante” to criticise those making the allegations.
He alleged that previous governments had themselves been responsible for illegal appointments and questioned the credibility of the accusations being levelled against the current administration.
References to Previous Government
Omar Abdullah also referred to the former PDP-BJP coalition government, alleging that illegal recruitments had taken place during its tenure.
He further claimed that a relative of senior PDP leader Sartaj Madni had previously secured a backdoor appointment before it was later cancelled following court directions.
These allegations were made by the Chief Minister and have not been independently verified.
Background to the Political Dispute
Earlier this week, Mehbooba Mufti alleged that the National Conference-led government had made around 25,000 backdoor appointments in Jammu and Kashmir over the past 25 months.
She called for an investigation into the alleged recruitments and demanded that such appointments be stopped.
The National Conference government has rejected those allegations.
Key Developments
- Omar Abdullah denied allegations of backdoor appointments.
- He challenged critics to provide evidence supporting their claims.
- The Chief Minister described the allegations as baseless.
- He accused previous governments of carrying out illegal recruitments.
- The exchange follows Mehbooba Mufti’s recent allegations regarding government appointments.
Political Debate Continues
The issue has intensified political exchanges between the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party.
With allegations and counter-allegations continuing, any official investigation or documentary evidence is likely to play a key role in determining the facts surrounding the claims.
FAQ
Q1. What did Omar Abdullah say about the recruitment allegations?
He rejected the allegations, called them baseless, and challenged critics to provide evidence of any alleged backdoor appointments.
Q2. Who made the original allegations?
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti alleged that around 25,000 backdoor appointments had been made by the current government.
Q3. Has any evidence been publicly confirmed?
At the time of reporting, the allegations and counter-allegations remain part of an ongoing political dispute, and no official findings have been announced.
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