The meeting focused on assessing the readiness of departments across both Kashmir and Jammu divisions and fine-tuning response mechanisms to ensure minimal disruption to public life.
Omar was replying to questions from reporters on the controversy of the Vaishnodevi Shrine-funded medical college having, in its first batch, given admission to 42 Muslim students against only seven Hindus and one Sikh.
The vibrant welcome to Omar, a first for any head of government during the traditional ‘Darbar Move’, came as the 153-year-old practice started by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1872 was formally restored after a four-year hiatus.
The Bill sought to grant proprietary rights of residential houses built on such lands, invoking the right to shelter under Article 21 of the Constitution of India.
This was stated in a written reply to a question tabled by Mubarak Gul (NC) in the J&K Assembly on Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Sajad Lone challenged Omar Abdullah to prove that his party did not deny the Congress a winning Rajya Sabha seat on the BJP’s instructions.
Interacting with reporters in Srinagar, the chief minister pointed out that people participated in the poll process and it is the bad luck of the BJP that it couldn’t win.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed the Government's commitment to standing with the affected people in this hour of distress. He was accompanied by Minister Javed Ranaa during his visit.
Underlining the significance of connectivity as a bridge to progress, the Chief Minister said robust mobile and internet services are essential for effective governance, quality education, accessible healthcare, vibrant tourism and overall public welfare.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir briefed the meeting on the water levels at Sangam, Ram Munshi Bagh and Asham, saying that the water level has receded below the danger mark.
