Surinder kumar Choudhary

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary reaffirmed on Thursday that the Omar Abdullah-led administration is functioning with full authority, evidenced by its decision to suspend employees for failing to perform their duties.

Addressing the media in Jammu, Choudhary explained that while the government prefers not to take stern measures against employees, it expects them to uphold their responsibilities as diligently as the administration is fulfilling its own.

“The suspension of employees was not a rash decision,” he noted, “but a necessary step to uphold accountability within public administration.”

Choudhary dismissed accusations that the government lacks power, stating, “There is a clear framework of authority. Everything is well-structured. Who says the Omar Abdullah-led government is powerless? It’s this very authority that enabled employee suspensions to enforce discipline.”

He highlighted governance reforms as part of the administration’s strategy to rebuild public trust following years of political instability in Jammu and Kashmir.

Balancing accountability with fairness is a priority, he stressed. “We are not against employees. Voters and government workers are equally important to us. However, accountability is essential to ensure the public receives their rights.”

The government’s move aligns with ongoing efforts to improve bureaucratic efficiency and address longstanding issues in public service delivery.

However, the Abdullah-led government faces challenges in implementing major decisions. As Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha retains significant powers, including authority over top bureaucratic appointments.

While the elected administration seeks to fulfil popular election promises, such as providing 200 watts of free electricity, 12 cooking gas cylinders, and increased rations, decisions on these pledges remain pending six weeks into their tenure.

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J&K Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary emphasized the need for the central government to fulfill its promise of restoring statehood to Jammu & Kashmir.

“The honourable Prime Minister and Home Minister assured that once elections were over and the government was formed, statehood would be restored. This commitment is essential to end the confusion and bring stability to Jammu & Kashmir,” he said in an interview with news agency KNS.

Choudhary said the CM Omar’s recent visit to New Delhi was focused on the welfare of the region.“Omar has gone there for the betterment of Jammu & Kashmir, for the employment of unemployed youth, for the construction and development, and for improving hospitals and schools,” he said.

On recent incidents of violence, Choudhary voiced strong disapproval, stating, “It is a pity and a tragedy that such incidents occur. We condemn them strongly and express condolences to the families affected.”

He said that National Conference understands the pain of losing loved ones in such attacks as several of NC leaders have been killed in the past, he said.Choudhary reiterated the party’s stance on Article 370, noting, “the National Conference has always been for special status. We will not let outsiders take our land or employment.”

He said, “When statehood is restored, other matters will gradually resolve themselves.”Though it may not happen immediately, the Deputy CM said they are trying to “restore the Darbar Move practice since day 1.”

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