Srinagar, May 14 (KNO): National Conference (NC) Chief Spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Thursday rejected allegations regarding the constitution of Assembly committees, asserting that the party has consistently strengthened democratic institutions in Jammu and Kashmir over decades.
Rejecting the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma's allegations over the constitution of Assembly committees as “false accusations”, Sadiq, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said committee allocations were made in a balanced way.
The MLA said that comparisons with Parliament were being misinterpreted, adding that representation across committees reflects proportional distribution. “If you look at Parliament, BJP members constitute around 62 per cent while others make up 38 per cent. Similarly, in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly committees, around 55 per cent chairmanship goes to the ruling National Conference, while 44 per cent is shared by the opposition and BJP,” he said.
He said these figures clearly demonstrate fairness in representation and dismissed claims of discrimination. “We have never discriminated against anyone. These are the figures. The truth will be clear if numbers are seen objectively,” he said.
Responding to the remarks, the NC Chief Spokesperson told reporters here that Nawa-e-Subha - the party headquarters- has played an important role in shaping leadership in Jammu and Kashmir over the past several decades.
“Nawa-e-Subha is an institution. It has created great leaders in Jammu and Kashmir who have contributed to taking the region forward for the past 70 years. We are happy that Nawa-e-Subha has not only become an assembly of ideas but a part of Jammu and Kashmir’s institutional fabric. It should have a place in every institution,” he said.
He further said institutional functioning has improved over time and reiterated NC’s commitment to strengthening democratic processes in Jammu and Kashmir—(KNO)