Samajwadi Party condemns Govt.’s decision to appoint 5 members in J&K Assembly, Khaled Tufail terms it “an assault on the core principles of electoral democracy”. Due to a revision made on 26th July 2023, to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, on the recommendations of the Home Ministry, the Lieutenant Governor will nominate five members in the Legislative Assembly of J & K.
Srinagar, October 5, The Chief General Secretary of Samajwadi Party in Jammu and Kashmir, Khaled Tufail, has strongly criticized the central government’s decision to appoint five seats in Jammu and Kashmir, a move to be exercised by the Lieutenant Governor. Through an official press release, he strongly condemned the government’s move to encroach on the people’s fundamental rights.
In a pointed rebuke, Khaled Tufail described the decision as a grave encroachment on the democratic fabric of the region, undermining the legitimacy of the recently concluded elections.
“This action threatens to turn the entire electoral process into a mere charade, erasing the fundamental essence of democracy”, he remarked.
Tufail further stressed that such authoritarian decisions blatantly disregard the people’s mandate, casting serious doubt on the credibility of the electoral process. He warned that these imposed appointments would effectively silence the voice of the electorate, reducing their votes to insignificance.
He also called upon the INDIA Alliance to stand resolute in its commitment to keeping the BJP out of power in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Strategic unity is essential to safeguarding the interests of the people and ensuring that both their votes and the democratic process are truly honored,” he concluded.
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