In yet another instance that reflects political government and LG administration are not on same page over certain key matters in the UT, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that employee termination cases in Jammu and Kashmir should be decided through courts and not on suspicion.
"Every government employee deserves a fair chance to defend themselves before any punitive action is taken...."Chief Minister said that adding that the termination of government employees should be carried out only through proper judicial channels, ensuring every individual gets a fair chance to defend themselves.“I have always maintained that termination should be done by the court. Everyone should get a chance to defend themselves”, he said while addressing party workers in Handwara.
He added that many employees who were terminated later return to their posts after being cleared, showing that such actions are often based on flawed judgments. “It would be better to use the court process to punish the real culprits. Action taken on suspicion harms everyone”, CM said. Omar emphasized that dismissing employees without due process undermines justice and accountability.
“Termination should happen only through the court. Everyone must be given an opportunity to explain their position. If found guilty, strict action should follow — but innocent employees should not suffer without proof,” Omar said.
He also reiterated his party’s demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and constitutional guarantees and that National Conference remains committed to defending the political and economic rights of the people.“Opponents are trying to distract and provoke us, but we stay focused on our mission. Whatever I have promised during elections will be fulfilled”, he said.
“I have come here to congratulate the people of Handwara, north Kashmir, and my senior colleague Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan for his success in the Rajya Sabha elections,” he said, expressing confidence that the new members will represent Jammu and Kashmir’s interests effectively in Parliament.
He added that the National Conference’s agenda is centered on justice, development and representation. “Our focus is to ensure fair governance, better infrastructure and employment opportunities. This is possible only when representation is right”, he said.
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