Ganderbal, May 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday hit back at PDP president Mehbooba Mufti over her allegations of “backdoor appointments” in J&K, asserting that the government’s outsourcing policy cannot be equated with illegal recruitments.
Speaking to media persons in Ganderbal during his constituency tour, Omar said that Mehbooba Mufti was “deliberately confusing two separate issues for politics”.
“Outsourcing of manpower for specific projects and registered agencies is a transparent, policy. It is not the same as backdoor appointments. No permanent posts are being filled without due recruitment process,” Omar told reporters .
Omar challenged the PDP leadership to provide even a single example of alleged backdoor recruitment. “There is a difference between backdoor appointments and outsourcing. The outsourcing is done under proper schemes,” he said.
He also dismissed claims related to transfer postings as factually incorrect and politically motivated.
“Shami Oberoi is the Treasurer of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and does not hold any ministerial position,” he said urging the opposition to verify facts before making public statements.
Mehbooba had on Sunday alleged that youth were being denied opportunities while “blue-eyed candidates” were being adjusted through backdoor appointments.
Earlier, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who is also the MLA Ganderbal on Sunday visited Ganderbal and rolled out a major development package worth nearly ₹40 crore, including the foundation laying of Phase-I of the ambitious Sindh Riverfront Project.
During the visit, the Chief Minister inaugurated and inspected several developmental and public welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening tourism, urban infrastructure and healthcare facilities in the district.
A key highlight of the visit was the launch of Phase-I of the Sindh Riverfront Project, envisioned to enhance the scenic beauty and tourism potential of the area while creating modern public spaces along the banks of the Sindh stream.
In a significant boost to healthcare services, Omar Abdullah also inaugurated advanced DEXA Scan and Fibro Scan facilities at District Hospital Ganderbal.
