New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently made significant amendments to the rules of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019. These amendments have considerably increased the powers of the Lieutenant Governor (LG), allowing them to act as a 'Super Chief Minister.'
Asaduddin Owaisi, the chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), has strongly criticized these amendments. He said, "These are not normal amendments. These weaken the democratic framework of Jammu and Kashmir. The LG will now be the Super CM, reducing the power and influence of the elected government."
Owaisi further stated that this move is an attempt to further diminish the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir. "This decision is part of the central government's policy to centralize power," he added.
It is noteworthy that under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019, the state was bifurcated into two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The amendments to this act have now given the Lieutenant Governor more administrative and financial authority, enabling them to play a key role in the state's significant decisions.
Local leaders of Jammu and Kashmir and other political parties have also criticized this move. They believe that it is a violation of the rights and democratic privileges of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The central government has described this step as an administrative reform, stating that it will promote development and good governance in the state. However, the opposition alleges that it is an attempt to weaken democracy and strengthen the central government's control.
It will be interesting to see what changes this amendment brings to the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. For now, the debate on this issue continues across the country.
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