Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, recently criticized the Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, for firing government employees based on claims that they have links to terrorism. He emphasized that the law states every person is innocent until proven guilty. The Lt Governor used a specific rule, Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution, to let go of three employees. Over the last few years, more than 70 workers have been dismissed for similar reasons.
Omar Abdullah told reporters that if there is proof against these employees and they were given a chance to respond to the accusations, then it’s acceptable. However, if dismissals happen without a fair hearing, it goes against the principle of innocence until proven guilty.
He also commented on Punjab’s Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, who expressed concern about American deportees landing in Amritsar. Abdullah supported Mann’s concerns, noting that many people from different states, not just Punjab, are being deported, but flights are landing in Punjab.
Lastly, Abdullah spoke about his disappointment with the recent Waqf bill, saying it harms Muslims in the country. When asked about his upcoming budget, he said it’s better to wait for the assembly session on March 3, where the budget is expected to be presented on March 7.
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