Srinagar, June 02: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday rejected Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma’s recent claims regarding instability in the Omar Abdullah-led government, asserting that the administration remained stable and that only the people possessed the authority to determine its future.
His remarks come amid escalating political exchanges over governance and repeated opposition claims questioning the durability of the National Conference-led administration ahead of the ruling party’s June 3 meeting.
Choudhary said Sunil Sharma was making “immaterial statements” merely to remain in the news and dismissed suggestions of political instability.“Government is stable and intact. Only people can dismantle the government,” he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that the present administration was an elected government chosen by the people and could not be judged through political speculation or opposition rhetoric.
Defending the Omar Abdullah-led dispensation, Choudhary claimed the government had completed several projects that had remained unfinished for years.
He said the administration had undertaken multiple public welfare and infrastructure initiatives, including free bus service for women, inauguration of hospital buildings, roads and bridges.
Referring to the day’s inauguration of an additional building at the Circuit House, Choudhary questioned why previous governments and BJP had failed to complete several pending projects.
“Omar Abdullah has completed projects which remained incomplete for over a decade,” he said.
The Deputy Chief Minister further maintained that the present government had introduced several reforms and governance measures benefiting the public.
Escalating his criticism, Choudhary alleged that BJP and PDP were acting in coordination politically.
“BJP and PDP are hand in glove. One gives statement and another backs it,” he said.
