Srinagar, May 15: National Conference (NC) President, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the Omar Abdullah-led government has ushered in a transformative era of governance marked by the importance of active citizen engagement in shaping effective governance.
Speaking to a gathering in Kupwara district, Dr Abdullah said the people of J&K faced hardship over the last decade. He reaffirmed that the Omar Abdullah-led government is fully committed to fulfilling all promises made in the party manifesto.
Dr Farooq was accompanied by Additional General Secretary Dr Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Showkat Mir, MLA Trehgam Mir Saifullah, and YNC Provincial President Mir Mushtaq. The leaders also addressed the gathering and emphasised the party’s vision for development, peace, and prosperity in the region.
The NC chief said the government’s mandate spans five years, and it is unrealistic to expect a newly formed administration to transform the region overnight. “The developmental setbacks our region has endured over the past decade cannot be reversed in mere moments—there is no magic solution. However, through ongoing, concerted efforts and active public participation, the government has established a clear trajectory aimed at addressing these long-standing challenges,” he said.
The former chief minister said that despite holding an absolute majority, the government is not resorting to unilateral decision-making. On the contrary, there is a strong commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that all voices are heard before policies are formulated, he said.
“With this collaborative approach, I am confident that our region will regain its momentum. Our citizens will soon experience significant improvements across all fronts,” he added.
Dr Abdullah also visited the residence of late Mohammad Akbar, former BDC member in Kralpora and expressed condolences to his family. On the occasion, he along with party leaders, offered fateha and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
