J&K Government Rejects PDP’s Claims of Backdoor Appointments
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday dismissed the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) allegations of large-scale backdoor appointments through outsourcing, stating that all recruitments are being carried out legally, transparently and in line with established government procedures.
Senior ministers said the claims being circulated by the opposition have no factual basis and challenged the PDP to provide evidence to support its allegations. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Government Says Recruitment Process Is Transparent
Chief Minister’s Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani said all government appointments are made through the prescribed recruitment process, while outsourcing is carried out only after following the required tendering procedures.
“There is no truth in the allegations of backdoor appointments. If anyone has evidence, they should present it, and appropriate action will be taken,” Wani told reporters.
He accused the PDP of spreading misinformation and said the government’s recruitment system remains transparent and accountable.
Wani Targets PDP Over Previous Appointments
Responding to the opposition’s criticism, Wani alleged that several backdoor appointments had taken place during the PDP’s tenure.
He claimed the government possesses evidence relating to those recruitments and also blamed the PDP for developments that eventually led to the loss of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and statehood.
Outsourcing Is Not Permanent Employment: Sakina Itoo
Cabinet Minister Sakina Itoo clarified that outsourced workers are hired only to meet temporary operational requirements and should not be considered regular government employees.
She said the outsourcing system was introduced between 2014 and 2018, while the engagement of manpower through agencies began in 2016, before the current government assumed office.
“The claim that 25,000 people have been appointed through the backdoor is completely baseless. Regular government recruitment follows the prescribed procedure, while outsourcing is only a temporary arrangement under an existing government framework,” Itoo said.
Temporary Staff Engaged to Meet Departmental Needs
Itoo explained that security personnel and sentry workers deployed in hospitals were engaged to handle operational requirements and ensure smooth functioning of public institutions.
She stressed that outsourcing should not be confused with permanent government recruitment.
The minister also accused the PDP of misleading the public and alleged that irregular appointments had taken place in institutions, including J&K Bank, during the party’s tenure.
Outsourcing Policy Not Introduced by Present Government
Cabinet Minister Javed Ahmad Dar also rejected the opposition’s allegations, saying the outsourcing framework is backed by the Central Government and was not introduced by the current administration.
He maintained that every outsourcing engagement follows a transparent process and accused the PDP of creating unnecessary confusion over the issue.
Political Row Continues
The exchange of allegations has intensified the political debate over recruitment and outsourcing in Jammu and Kashmir.
While the PDP continues to question the government’s hiring practices, the administration maintains that all appointments are being made through lawful and transparent procedures, with outsourcing used only to address temporary staffing requirements.
4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What did the J&K government say about the PDP’s allegations?
The government rejected the allegations, saying all recruitments and outsourcing are conducted through transparent and legally prescribed procedures.
Q2. Is outsourcing considered permanent government employment?
No. According to the government, outsourcing is a temporary arrangement to meet additional workload and does not amount to regular government recruitment.
Q3. What is the government’s response to the claim of 25,000 backdoor appointments?
The government described the figure as completely baseless and challenged the PDP to provide evidence to support its allegations.
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