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Srinagar, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday questioned the Union government’s intent behind the Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, alleging that the law is being selectively used to target opposition leaders rather than to genuinely fight corruption.
Speaking to reporters, Omar said the expectations people had from the ongoing Parliament session had not been met. “We felt the promises made to us would be implemented, but that has not happened. We will now start our process from here,” he said.
On the controversial bill, the Chief Minister remarked, “So far, only opposition leaders have been targeted in the cases filed. If this step is truly about ending corruption, then what impact has the government’s work since 2014 had until now?”
Omar’s remarks come at a time when there was widespread speculation that the government would announce restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir during the current Monsoon session of Parliament.
The Chief Minister himself had earlier voiced optimism about such a possibility, but Friday’s comments reflected disappointment over what he called unfulfilled assurances.
The Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has triggered political debate acriss India, with opposition parties accusing the government of misusing the legislation to silence dissent, while the ruling establishment maintains it is a tool to strengthen accountability.(KNT)
