Srinagar, Jun 13: BJP General Secretary Ashok Koul on Friday said that Omar Abdullah being the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir has full administrative authority.
He rejected Omar’s recent remarks that he functions as a “Union Territory CM” without authority, reports KNS.
Koul said that no one has curtailed the chief minister’s powers and that Omar continues to have full administrative authority. “He is our chief minister. He has equal power. No one’s power has been cut,” Koul said, addressing media in Srinagar.
Responding to Omar Abdullah’s claim that he was being prevented from working effectively, Koul said that such statements indicate an unwillingness to work. “Saying that he is not being allowed to work means he does not want to work,” the BJP leader said.
Koul also referred to infrastructure developments in Jammu and Kashmir over the last decade, including the 395-meter-high bridge over the Chenab River and a rope bridge. He said freight trains are now running from Srinagar to other cities.
Koul also said the Prime Minister has assured that statehood will be restored to Jammu and Kashmir. “There are so many departments in the administration. If the chief minister runs these departments, the state will progress,” he said.
