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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
J&K legislators receive ₹3-crore constituency development fund boost
Jammu and Kashmir legislators have received a long-awaited financial boost with the government releasing ₹3 crore per assembly member under the constituency development fund (CDF) for the current fiscal year. While legislators welcomed the move, many have voiced concern that the amount is inadequate given the rising costs and developmental demands across their constituencies. Under the current structure, each legislator is entitled to spend ₹3 crore annually, totaling ₹15 crore over their five-year term. This is the first major release of CDF since the newly elected assembly took office in October 2024—marking the first such legislative body since J&K's reorganisation into a Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019. From 2018 until last year, the region was without a functioning assembly. The government had announced the CDF during the previous assembly session, but the funds were released only recently. PDP legislator and Pulwama representative Waheed ur Rehman Parra said ₹3 crore is insufficient to address the needs of around 100 villages in his constituency. 'This amount hasn't changed in ten years despite inflation and increasing demands. My focus will be on youth empowerment, especially women,' he said. Tanvir Sadiq, NC legislator from Hazratbal, emphasized a 'people-first' approach. 'Our focus is on roads, drainage, mohalla clinics, schools, heritage restoration, and water body protection,' he said. However, Sadiq raised concerns over procedural bottlenecks. 'We can't use the CDF for medical aid or emergencies like fire victims, which was earlier possible. The new tender-based system delays urgent works, defeating the very purpose of the fund,' he added, urging for flexibility and timely disbursal of funds. From Langate, Awami Itihaad Party's Sheikh Khursheed highlighted education, healthcare, irrigation, and youth development as key priorities. He criticized the static allocation, pointing out that some Union Territories provide legislators with ₹10 crore annually. 'The CDF should reflect constituency size and population. Cost escalation over the decade has made the current allocation unrealistic,' he said. Congress leader GA Mir from Kokernag echoed similar concerns, stating that while the funds were welcomed, they fell short of public expectations. 'People have huge hopes, and ₹3 crore is a modest amount. Still, I'll try to use it generously to address their immediate needs,' he said. While legislators have welcomed the release of CDF after years of administrative vacuum, they agree that reforms in fund allocation, flexibility, and timeliness are urgently needed to make the scheme truly impactful for grassroots development in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Ruling National Conference's working committee meets in Srinagar, seeks special status, statehood
The ruling National Conference (NC) Working Committee, in a meeting chaired by party president Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday (May 21, 2025), passed a seven-point resolution calling for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status and full statehood. The Committee also urged both India and Pakistan to pursue peaceful solutions to end the bloodshed in the region. 'The party reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, describing it as essential to the region's dignity and the aspirations of its people,' said NC leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq after the meeting. Besides other senior leaders, the meeting was attended by the party Vice-President and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. This was the party's first Working Committee meeting since its victory in the Assembly elections last October. Unanimously adopting the seven-point resolution, NC leaders called on the Government of India to immediately restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The Committee reminded the Centre of its earlier commitment made on the floor of Parliament and reaffirmed by the Supreme Court's Constitution Bench. The party welcomed the recent announcement of a ceasefire and appealed to both neighbouring countries to uphold peace and work towards lasting and peaceful solutions to the ongoing conflict. The Committee strongly condemned the brutal attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent people, including a young Kashmiri, Syed Adil Hussain Shah. It also expressed grief over the continuing cross-border shelling that has killed 23 civilians. 'The Committee appreciated the overwhelming public condemnation of the Baisaran attack and acknowledged the compassion shown by locals towards stranded tourists during difficult times,' the resolution stated. It further urged the Government of India to recognise this powerful gesture and refrain from actions such as arbitrary arrests, harassment of youth, misuse of bulldozers, and pressure on independent media, warning that such measures risk alienating peace-loving citizens. Reiterating its commitment to the promises made in its manifesto, the party resolved to continue a 'peaceful, democratic, and constitutional struggle for justice, peace, and the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.' The NC also condemned reports of harassment faced by Kashmiri students, traders, and residents in various parts of the country. It called upon all State governments to ensure the safety, dignity, and protection of people from Jammu and Kashmir residing outside the Union Territory.
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"World should be told about Kashmir's situation": NC leader welcomes all-party delegation
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 19 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader, Tanvir Sadiq has welcomed the all-party delegation which is set to go to various prominent capitals around the world to project India's resolute approach against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, and said that the whole world should be told about the Kashmir issue. 'This is a Parliamentary group constituted by the Government of India; they have decided the members. It is a good initiative; our perspective should be conveyed to the world. The whole world should be told about Kashmir's situation,' Sadiq told ANI in Srinagar. Meanwhile, in Delhi, while Congress leader Sandeep Dixit welcomed the initiative by the government, he also mentioned that India should insist that other countries also speak to Pakistan to make the country stop its terror activities. 'Delegations have also gone in the past. They will present India's side, but we should know the points. We should insist that other countries speak to Pakistan to stop its terror activities. They (Pakistan) should end it (terrorism) if they want peace and continue with the ceasefire... Most countries of the world stood with India after the Pahalgam attack and criticised terrorism,' Dixit told ANI on Sunday. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, BJP leader Baijayant Panda, DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Eknath Shinde will be leading the seven delegations which will go across the world. The All-Party Delegations will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They would carry forth the country's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism to the world. Members of Parliament from different parties, prominent political personalities, and distinguished diplomats will be part of each delegation. The tour is expected to last 10 days and is likely to commence on May 23. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, in which precision strikes destroyed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoK), eliminating nearly 100 terrorists. (ANI)
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
World should be told about Kashmir's situation: NC leader welcomes all-party delegation
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader , Tanvir Sadiq has welcomed the all-party delegation which is set to go to various prominent capitals around the world to project India's resolute approach against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism , and said that the whole world should be told about the Kashmir issue. "This is a Parliamentary group constituted by the Government of India; they have decided the members. It is a good initiative; our perspective should be conveyed to the world. The whole world should be told about Kashmir's situation," Sadiq told in Srinagar. Meanwhile, in Delhi, while Congress leader Sandeep Dixit welcomed the initiative by the government, he also mentioned that India should insist that other countries also speak to Pakistan to make the country stop its terror activities. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sitimulyo: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo "Delegations have also gone in the past. They will present India's side, but we should know the points. We should insist that other countries speak to Pakistan to stop its terror activities. They (Pakistan) should end it (terrorism) if they want peace and continue with the ceasefire... Most countries of the world stood with India after the Pahalgam attack and criticised terrorism," Dixit told ANI on Sunday. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, BJP leader Baijayant Panda, DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Eknath Shinde will be leading the seven delegations which will go across the world. Live Events The All-Party Delegations will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They would carry forth the country's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism to the world. Members of Parliament from different parties, prominent political personalities, and distinguished diplomats will be part of each delegation. The tour is expected to last 10 days and is likely to commence on May 23. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, in which precision strikes destroyed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoK), eliminating nearly 100 terrorists.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM congratulates people of Sikkim on their statehood, NC asks about J&K's statehood
PM Narendra Modi (File photo) SRINAGAR: The governing National Conference reiterated on Friday its demand for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, the first time it has done so after the Pahalgam terror attack . In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message to 'Sikkim on their Statehood Day', NC chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq wrote on X, 'Warm greetings to the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day. As we celebrate the strength of India's unity in diversity, we humbly urge Hon'ble PM@narendramodi ji to also grant Jammu & Kashmir its rightful place by restoring its statehood. Our aspirations must be respected and promises fulfilled.' After the Pahalgam terror attack, addressing a special session of the J&K assembly, chief minister Omar Abdullah had delivered a speech saying that the Union Territory's people had shown a united face against terrorism. Reiterating that security responsibilities in J&K were not under the elected government, Abdullah had said, 'I have too much respect for the sanctity of these 26 lives to indulge in petty politics. I will not exploit their martyrdom to raise demands for statehood or any other political gain today.' 'Curse be upon me if I go to the Centre and push for statehood at this critical moment,' Omar had said. On August 5, 2019, the Centre had nullified Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to J&K, and had bifurcated J&K state into the UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh. Since then both UTs have been seeking restoration of statehood.
